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Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
Summary
Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices • Normally the longest part • Presents the evidence • Must be logical order
References/Bibliography
A cover letter or Executive Summary normally accompanies a formal report
Appendices
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
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Traditional Arrangement
Summary Cover or Jacket Title Page Table of Contents (if used) Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations
Formal Reports
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Writing Pyramid Flexibility
The Pyramids are templates only. You can use them as is or adapt them to your unique situation
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
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Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices • Related information but not necessary for comprehension • Place in order of reference in report • Label with A, B, C,
Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
Summary • Purpose: why the project was carried out • Scope: defines the parameters of the report • Background: facts readers must know to understand the discussion
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
Summary • Begins major narrative • Length and depth depends on readers’ knowledge of topic • Uses semi-technical language • Sets the purpose, scope and background
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
Summary
Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices • Appear when further work is required or several solutions have been presented • Use strong, definite terms to convince • Use the first person, in the active voice
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
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Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices • Chronological: present information in the sequence it occurred • Subject: arrange information by predetermined order • Concept: organize information to reveal your reasoning to a logical conclusion
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Summary • • • • Most important part of report Informative yet brief Use simple, non-technical terms Written for the Executive but read by everyone
Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices
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Major Parts of a Formal Report
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Introduction Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Appendices • Briefly state the major inferences drawn from the Discussion • Never introduce new material • State main conclusion first and follow with minor conclusions