A report is a statement of the results of an investigation
o Written for a clear purpose
Inform
Active voice
“It is recommended” instead of “I recommend”
Recommendations for change
Solve problems
Present findings
Record progress
o Focuses on facts
o Overview what is contained
o Why it is needed
o What was found out
o What was found
o Highly structured
Title
Abstract
Contents
Progressive numbering
Terms of reference
Methods
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendation
references
o Explains how information was gathered
o Demonstrated abilities
Understand purpose
Evaluate information
Structure the report
Appropriate conclusions
Practical recommendations
o Advise
Paragraphs short
Headings
Diagrams ladled
Units of measurement should be in glossary
Each section should be numbered
o Written for a clear purpose
Inform
Active voice
“It is recommended” instead of “I recommend”
Recommendations for change
Solve problems
Present findings
Record progress
o Focuses on facts
o Overview what is contained
o Why it is needed
o What was found out
o What was found
o Highly structured
Title
Abstract
Contents
Progressive numbering
Terms of reference
Methods
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendation
references
o Explains how information was gathered
o Demonstrated abilities
Understand purpose
Evaluate information
Structure the report
Appropriate conclusions
Practical recommendations
o Advise
Paragraphs short
Headings
Diagrams ladled
Units of measurement should be in glossary
Each section should be numbered