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As you are thinking about your next report, you will find it helpful to
spend a few minutes completing the form Preliminary Ideas in Task
One. This will help you clarify your purpose and to include appropriate
information. We have also shown a sample of a completed form in
Figure 1. At this stage it is not meant to be perfect and comprehensive;
just a few simple notes will do to ensure you travel in the right
direction.

Task One

PRELIMINARY IDEAS
Think about a report you must write soon. Make a few notes below
each heading.

1. State the purpose and intention of the report:

2. What information is essential?

3. What line of argument will you follow?

What are your thoughts at this stage about recommendations or
proposals?

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