1. Long Report Text

2. Text of Report (3-4 pages)
Introduction (about 1/3 to 1/2 page)
Body (about 2-1/3 to 3 pages)
Conclusion (about 1/3 to 1/2 page)
Plus at least one visual

3. Text includes headings, section breaks, and paragraph breaks (which all count toward the required length).
Text includes visual or visuals (though they don’t count toward required length).
Do NOT include letter and memo format components. Those will go in your transmittal letter or memo (part of the front matter).

4. Introduction Context—basic background information
Purpose—what report is intended to accomplish
Scope—what report covers (and perhaps what it doesn’t cover)
Procedures—how report was compiled (especially how information was gathered).
Limitations—problems, shortcomings, items not covered in report

5. Body Explanation and breakdown Background/causes Negative effects
Problem
Explanation and breakdown
Background/causes
Negative effects
Solutions
Implementing the solutions
Benefits

6. Conclusion
Summary of Findings—summary of information about problem and solutions from body of report
Recommendations—list of specific steps the reader should now take to implement solutions