Module 24

Long Reports

When writing a long report you will have a introduction, background, body, conclusion, recommendations, references, and appendixes. You will organize your time by writing parts as soon as you can and spending time on sections that support your recommendations. Also be sure to write all the sections your long report will have. Spend the most times on the ones more important to your reader. First you will have the title page of the report which contains who it is prepeared for, who it is prepared by, the release date, and the title of the report. The title of the report should be as imformative as possible. Letter or memos of transmittals should be used when you are a regular employee of the organization. You a letter format if you are not. Transmittals serve certain purposes such as to transmit the report, orient the reader to the report, and to build a good image of the writer and the report. You also want to include a table of contents and a list of illustrations. You executive summary will tell the reader what the document is about. To write this you ust know the report support and recommendations. The introduction must include the purpose and scope and also the limitations, assumptions, and methods. Even though the current audience may know the history make sure to include the background or history for future reference. Your conclusion at the end is there to summarize the points you made in your report. Then finally your recommendation offer solutions to the problem.