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Figure 7: Report Outline
SUMMARY Emphasise major conclusions and
recommendations.
INTRODUCTION
Terms of reference. Delimit the report.
Relevant situation details. Set the scene for the reader.
Statement of problem.
Background to problem. Give the bird’s eye view.
Methods of collecting information.
MAIN BODY
Facts and findings. Presented straightforwardly.
Discussions. Analysis of findings,
putting them in perspective.
CONCLUSIONS Arrived at logically from the
reasoning in the discussion.
RECOMMENDATIONS Made in specific terms.
Include implications
(resources, reactions, etc.)
FINAL COMMENTS Reinforce major recommendations and
benefits.
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