This document provides guidelines for writing a report, including sections on the title page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, body, conclusions, recommendations, appendix, and references. It recommends including an executive summary that summarizes the purpose, scope, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the report. The body should discuss and analyze research findings in a logical order. Headings should be consistently formatted and the report generally be 2500 words excluding the appendix. The guidelines aim to help the author organize and write an effective report.
This document provides guidelines for writing a report, including sections on the title page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, body, conclusions, recommendations, appendix, and references. It recommends including an executive summary that summarizes the purpose, scope, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the report. The body should discuss and analyze research findings in a logical order. Headings should be consistently formatted and the report generally be 2500 words excluding the appendix. The guidelines aim to help the author organize and write an effective report.
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This document provides guidelines for writing a report, including sections on the title page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, body, conclusions, recommendations, appendix, and references. It recommends including an executive summary that summarizes the purpose, scope, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the report. The body should discuss and analyze research findings in a logical order. Headings should be consistently formatted and the report generally be 2500 words excluding the appendix. The guidelines aim to help the author organize and write an effective report.
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University of Minnesota Title Page Name of report (all caps) Name, title, organization of receiver Author’s name, title, organization Date submitted Table of Contents Show beginning page number where each report heading appears Connect page numbers with leaders (spaced dots) Executive Summary One of most important parts of report Synopsis (overview) of report Concentrate on what management needs to know Summarizes Purpose Scope Methodology Findings Conclusions Recommendations Executive Summary Organized same as report Style and tone same as report Avoid unexplained jargon/abbreviations Do not refer to figures/tables presented later Should not contain exhibits or footnotes Include headings/make skimmable Use transitional words Length should be generally 1/10 of whole report Introduction Explain problem motivating report Describe its background and significance Clarify scope and limitations of report Describe data sources, methods, key terms Close by previewing report’s organization Body Discuss, analyze, interpret research findings Arrange findings in logical segments following outline Use clear, descriptive headings/skimmable Conclusions Explain findings in relation to original problem Recommendations Make recommendations on suggested action to be taken Appendix All items must be referred to in the text and listed on the table of contents Items of interest to some, but not all, readers For example, data questionnaires or computer printouts References List all references in section called “Works Cited” or “References” Include all text, online, and live sources Follow style manual for citing sources Single- or double-spaced About 2500 words (not counting appendix) Tables of Contents will help you organize and write report—write early! Headings of same level must be consistent First, second, third levels Same-level headings must be written consistently! (For example) Level 1: CENTERED UPPER-CASE Level 2: Centered Upper-case and Lower-case Level 3: Centered, Underlined, Upper-case and Lower- case Level 4: Flush left, Underlined, Upper-case and Lower-case Level 5: Indented, underlined, lower-case paragraph heading ending with a period. 1. Introduce 2. Label/Number/Informative Title 3. Discuss