英文论文模版Report Template.doc

[Type the company name] Report Template [Type the document subtitle] [Type the author name] [Pick the date]  Executive Summary The executive summary provides a synopsis of the report. It should include: A statement on the purpose of the report – what it sets out to achieve A brief outline of the scope of the report and/or research methodology An outline of the major issues or findings covered in the report An outline of the major conclusions and recommendations of the report. The executive summary should not include new information nor should it be used as an introduction to the report. As the executive summary is a summary of the report, it should ALWAYS be the LAST section of the report written Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 1 Table of Contents 2 2. Introduction or Background 3 3. Scope of Report or Research Objectives 4 4. Research Methodolgy 5 4.1 Primary Sources 4.2 Secondary Sources 5. Detailed Findings 6 5.1 First Draft 5.2 Second Draft 6. Conclusions and Recommendations 7 6.1 Conclusion 6.2 Recommendations 7. Bibliography………………………………………………………..8 APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………….9 Introduction or Background It may include an outline of the terms of reference or the reasons for the decision to write the report (see below). Explain the background to the issue/problem/topic (this could be the history, etc. that helps us understand the issue/problem/topic. What are the different points of view/opinions about the issue/problem/topic? What is likely to happen in the future? This report was requested by a number of students having difficulty understanding how to write a report. This report aims to give students a plan to follow when preparing their material and an example of the layout of a report. The material for this report was gathered from various books and web sites which will be referred to later. This format is not the only way to write a report. It is written especially for students undertaking Academic English. However it