3. Here are the main sections of the standard report writing format:
•Title Section - If the report is short, the front cover can include any
information that you feel is necessary including the author(s) and the
date prepared. In a longer report, you may want to include a table of
contents and a definitions of terms.
•Summary - There needs to be a summary of the major points,
conclusions, and recommendations. It needs to be short as it is a general
overview of the report. Some people will read the summary and only
skim the report, so make sure you include all the relevant information.
It would be best to write this last so you will include everything, even
the points that might be added at the last minute.
4. •Introduction - The first page of the report needs to have an
introduction. You will explain the problem and show the reader why
the report is being made. You need to give a definition of terms if you
did not include these in the title section, and explain how the details
of the report are arranged.
• Body - This is the main section of the report. The previous sections
needed to be written in plain English, but this section can include
jargon from your industry. There needs to be several sections, with
each having a subtitle. Information is usually arranged in order of
importance with the most important information coming first. If you
wish, a “Discussion” section can be included at the end of the Body to
go over your findings and their significance.
5. •Conclusion - This is where everything comes
together. Keep this section free of jargon as
most people will read the Summary and
Conclusion.
•Recommendations - This is what needs to be
done. In plain English, explain your
recommendations, putting them in order of
priority.
6.
7. To the World Wildlife Federation
Date 11th September 2010
Report on the Study Of The Current Status and future of Yak population
This is in response to the honourable Director's directive to submit a report on
my study of YAK-in particular , their future. I am furnishing the detailed report of
my findings and recommendations.
1.The Current problem: The Yak population is becoming vulnerable to widespread
hunting by traders .Given that Yak is a very good source of milk and meat,Its fur
being used for making fibres, Yaks are hunted indiscriminately. The inflow of
foreign tourists from western countries to the Himalayan belt where Yak is found
has made the problem worse. The foreign tourists are very fond of yak's meat.
These tourists also buy clothes made of fibre derived from Yak's fur. As a result
some traders find it very profitable to deal in Yak related goods. These factors
are responsible for fast depletion of numbers of yak population. As per my study,
the present Yak population is around 5000.It has decreased from about 10000 two
years back. The future of Yak is really very grim if such practices continue.
8. 2.Reasons why this problem has arisen :There are many factors which
has given rise to this problem. The forest department has failed to
provide adequate security and protection to the wild Yak population. As
a result hunters find it very easy to hunt the Yaks in their wild habitat.
The Tourist department is also not issuing any directive to the foreign
tourists regarding buying of products made of yak fibre and skin. The
foreign tourists as mentioned earlier are very fond of eating Yak meat.
All these factors are responsible for the fast depletion of the yak
population.
3.Effects of the problem: If such a practice of indiscrimanate hunting of
Yaks continue there is every possibility that yaks will become extinct.
Their future is very grim. Already in some parts of Bhutan and Nepal the
animal is no longer found. The yaks will face the same condition as the
panda which is another endangered species.
9. 4.Recommendation : On the basis of this study it is
recommended that the trust takes the following measures in
conserving the yak population:
(a) Identification of yak habitat and setting up of yak reserves
in the lines of tiger reserves.
(b) enactment of special Yak conservation and protection Act.
(c) Setting up of a Yak welfare Trust.
(d) Sensitisation of the foreign tourists regarding the
vulnerable condition of the yak population and discouraging
them to buy yak related products.
10. 5.To conclude, the future of the Yak population in the
Himalayan region is very grim. The species is likely to face
extinction if adequate measures are not taken. Biotechnology
should be fully harnessed to conserve the Yak species. Yak is a
very important animal in the Himalayan region both from
ecological standpoint and cultural perspective. The report
and the recommendations provided herein be seriously
considered and necessary action may be taken.
Ranaeshwar and Mumaieez
Conservationist.
11. Keep it simple. Do not try to impress, rather try to
communicate. Keep the sentences short and to the
point. Do not go into a lot of details unless it is needed.
Use an active voice rather than passive.
Good grammar and punctuation is
important.
Editor's Notes
Moving Mask
(Advanced)
Tip: Some shape effects on this slide are created with the 2D Geometry commands. To access this command, you must add it to the Ribbon or Quick Access Toolbar. To customize the Ribbon, do the following:
Click File in the upper-left corner, and then select Options.
In the PowerPoint Options dialog box, click Customize Ribbon in the left pane, then under the Choose commands from: drop-down menu, select All Commands.
In the Customize The Ribbon drop-down menu on the right pane, select Tool Tabs.
In the pane under Tool Tabs, under Drawing Tools, click Format to show all groups in the Format tab.
With Format highlighted, click New Group at the bottom, then click Rename and type “2D Geometry” and click OK.
Under Choose Commands From: locate and select Shape Subtract in the list box. Then select 2D Geometry in the right pane and click the Add button.
Under Choose Commands From: locate and select Shape Union in the list box. Then select 2D Geometry in the right pane and click the Add button.
Under Choose Commands From: locate and select Shape Intersect in the list box. Then select 2D Geometry in the right pane and click the Add button.
Click OK to close the PowerPoint Options dialog box.
To reproduce the effects on this slide, do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank.
On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes, then under Rectangles, select Rectangle (first row, first option from left), then drag to draw rectangle on slide.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, set the Height to 4” and the Width to 20”.
Also under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align and then do the following:
Click Align Middle.
Click Align Right.
On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes, then under Rectangles, select Rectangle (first row, first option from left), then drag to draw rectangle on slide.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, set the Height to 3.9” and the Width to 4”.
Also under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align and then do the following:
Click Align Middle.
Click Align Left.
Press and hold CTRL. Select the large rectangle first, then the small rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the 2D Geometry group, click Shape Subtract.
See Tip at top on how to add the 2D Geometry tools to the ribbon.
With the shape selected, on the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Add Animation, at the bottom select More Motion Paths to launch the Add Motion Path dialog box.
In the Add Motion Path dialog box, under Lines & Curves, select Right, and click OK.
Press and hold SHIFT. Drag red arrow at the end of the motion path to the right, extending to the 1” mark.
Tip: Use Ruler above the slide for guidance. To turn on Ruler, on the View tab, in the Show group, click Ruler.
Also on the Animations tab, in the Timing group, click the arrow to the right of Start and select With Previous.
On the Insert tab, in the Media group, click Video, and then click Video from File.
In the left pane of the Insert Video dialog box, click the drive or library that contains the video. In the right pane of the dialog box, click the video that you want, and then click Insert.
Under Video Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, set the Width to 10”.
Note: For this template, the video is 3.97” tall to remain shorter than custom shape created. If you’re inserting a taller video, either adjust video height, crop video, or make the custom shape taller.
Also under Video Tools, on the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align and then do the following:
Click Align Center.
Click Align Bottom.
On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, select Play, then in the Timing group, click the arrow to the right of Start and select With Previous.
Under Video Tools, on the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Send Backward, and then select Send to Back.
Select the rectangle shape. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then select Align Bottom.
Select the rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Style group, click the arrow at the bottom right corner to launch the Format Shape dialog box.
In the Format Shape dialog box, select Fill in the left pane, under Fill in the right pane select Solid fill, then click the arrow to the right of Color and under Theme Colors select Dark Blue, Text 2, Lighter 80% (second row, fourth option from the left).
Close the Format Shape dialog box.
On the Design tab, in the bottom right corner of the Background group, click the arrow at the bottom right to launch the Format Background dialog box.
In the Format Background dialog box, select Fill in the left pane, under Fill in the right pane select Gradient fill, then click the arrow to the right of Type and select Linear, and then in the Angle box, enter 90 degrees.
Under Gradient stops, click Add gradient stop or Remove gradient stop until three stops appear on the slider. Customize the gradient stops as follows:
Select the first stop on the slider, and then do the following:
In the Position box, enter 0%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors select Dark Blue, Text 2, Lighter 40% (fourth row, fourth option from the left).
Select the second stop on the list, and then do the following:
In the Position box, enter 32%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors select Dark Blue, Text 2, Lighter 60% (third row, fourth option from the left).
Select the third stop on the list, and then do the following:
In the Position box, enter 100%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors select Dark Blue, Text 2, Lighter 80% (second row, fourth option from the left).
Close the Format Background dialog box.
On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Text Box, then click on the slide to create the text box.
Type “Layer Mask Over Video” in the text box, and then select the text. On the Home tab, in the Font group, select Calibri (Headings) from the Theme Fonts section, and then select 40 pt from the Font Size list.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, set the Height to 1.2” and the Width to 10”.
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align and then do the following:
Click Align Top.
Click Align Center.