According to the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists (OACETT), a technology report "effectively examine[s] and describe[s] an engineering or applied science technology problem" and "provide[s] well-structured recommendations and/or conclusions" based on the author's background and experience.
Your ENGL 250 faculty may also refer to the technology report as a formal report. The formal report emphasizes its professional presentation and formal structure.
OACETT has clear guidelines available that can help you as you compile your report.
General Guidelines for the Formal Report: You may also want to refer to these guidelines as you're working on your formal report for ENGL 250
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