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Hello, Welcome Back!
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The Structure of a Business Report
Sandra SembelSource:
Unilearning/Report writingAt http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/report/4b.html
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Outline
Title page
Table of contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Reference list
Appendix
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Title Page
• Report Title• Date of submission• Report writer• Logo• Addresses and contact
number
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Table of Contents
• list of numbered sections in report and their page numbers
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Executive Summary
• overview of subject matter
• methods of analysis
• findings• recommendations
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Introduction
• Background• Purpose• Terms of
reference• Outline of report
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Body• The body section expands and develops the material in a logical
and coherent manner, reflecting the structure outlined in the Introduction. It contains a description of the findings and a discussion of them. It should also relate the findings to any theory of relevance. The following questions are examples of some of the types of questions the body of your report should seek to answer:
– What were the most significant findings or factors involved in the topic/ problem?
– Did the findings support the theory?– Have you found some disagreement with the theory?– Did you uncover any unexpected or new issues that need to be
considered?
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Body….
• Outline of contents/body
Discussion Topic 1• Subheading 1
– Statement of issue 1– Descriptions of Facts and Findings– Analysis and Discussion– Conclusion
• Subheading 2– Statement of issue 2– Descriptions of Facts and Findings– Analysis and Discussion– Conclusion
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Conclusion• How you end a business report
will leave a lasting impression on the reader and enhance your chance of meeting your goal in writing the report.
• If your goal is to seek funding or an operating change at work, or if you wish to request something specific, conclude on a positive note that shows the reader you have his needs in mind and can provide a benefit.
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Conclusion…
• Refer to the objective/purpose of the report
• Answers the problems presented in the introductions
• Recap the major inferences from the discussions
• Indicates follow up needed
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Reference List
List of materials or sources consulted in the report.
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Appendix
• The (detailed) materials that support the discussions in your report.
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Example
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Reference List
• UniLearning, Report Writing, http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/report/rep_business.html, accessed July 18, 2013
• How to Write a Business Report to an Executive, smallbusiness.chron.com, accessed July 18, 2013, http://smallbusiness.chron.com/write-business-report-executive-17048.html
• How to write effective business report, slideshare, http://www.slideshare.net/contentwritings/how-to-write-effective-business-reports-business-report-writing-service, accessed July 18, 2013
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Thank you!