Business and Technical Reports

SECTION HEADING

AIMS and CONTENT

TITLE PAGE

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·   Title of the report

·   Name (your)

·   Date of Submission

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Aims:

To give as much information about the report as possible, using as few words as possible. The executive summary can be referred to as an abstract or summary.

Includes:

·  Overview of the subject content

·   Method/s of analysis

·   Findings

·   Recommendations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Aims:

Enable readers to locate information.

Includes:

·   A list of the report sections and the corresponding page number/s

INTRODUCTION

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Aims:

To give the reader an outline of what the report endeavours to cover and how these points will address the research problem.

Includes:

·   Very similar to an essay introduction outlining the structure of the report, its purpose and scope

·   Supplying enough background information to provide the context of the report.

·   Clarifying key terms used  in the report

BODY

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Aims:

Develops and expands the material in a coherent and logical manner giving the text flow and focus.The body must reflect what has been stated in the introduction section.

Includes:

·   Headings and sub-headings

·   Information and method of data collected (if applicable)

·   Findings and results

·   A discussion of the findings while relating to previous research findings

CONCLUSION

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Aims:

As with any conclusion, this section logically sums up the main points.

Includes:

·   Stating the major outcomes/ assumptions/ conclusions  that can be drawn from the discussion

·   Outlining recommendations and suggestions (if any)

·   Any prospects for the future

REFERENCE LIST

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Aims:

To give credit to work that has been drawn on or referred to throughout the report.

Includes:

·   A list of reference material consulted during research for report

APPENDIX

Aims:

A section where additional information can be supplied that is supportive but not essential.

Includes:

·   Material that is too detailed, complex or technical for the body for the text.