This document discusses report writing and provides guidance on writing short reports. It explains that reports are used to keep records, share information with others, and help with evaluation and further actions. It then provides a template for writing short reports, including sections for the title page, abstract/summary, introduction, background, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations. It provides details on what to include in each section, such as using the introduction to identify the subject and purpose and the discussion section to focus on methods, findings, and evaluation.

2. Types of report writing Long report title page contents page covering letter Summary Introduction body of report Conclusion Recommendations Appendix Bibliography index

4. Q: How to write short reports ? Title Page Abstract or Summary Introduction Background Discussion Conclusion Recommendations Attachments

9. 4. Background If the introduction requires a large amount of supporting information, such as a review of literature or a description of a process, then the background material should form its own section. This section may include a review of previous research, or formulas the reader needs to understand the problem. In an academic report, it is also the point where you can show your comprehension of the problem.

11. 7. Recommendations What actions does the report call for? The recommendations should be clearly connected to the results of the rest of the report. You may need to make those connections with your point so your reader should not have to guess at what you mean. This section may also include plans for how further research should proceed.

12. 8. Attachments These will include references and may include appendices (include raw data). Since the format for references varies across disciplines.

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