1. Prefatory Parts
Memo of Transmittal Title Page Table of Contents List of Illustration Executive Summary

2. Memo of Transmittal To transmit the report to the reader
First paragraph - “Here is the report. . . ”
Middle paragraph - allude to problem statement, factors, recommendations
Last paragraph - goodwill closing and contact information

3. Example only -
You will use MEMO

4. Title Page Title Complete identification of authorizer (or recipient)
Complete identification of yourself
Date of writing
Centered and spaced top to bottom

6. TABLE OF CONTENTS Level 5 heading TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Left column titled Item (bold, underlined) lists the major headings and sub-headings with leader to right column page number
Right column titled Page (bold, underlined). Contains page numbers - all aligned at right margin.
Double space above and below headings of highest level of division. Headings below this level should be uniformly single-spaced.

7. List of Illustrations
List of figures (numbered consecutively beginning from 1.) and tables (numbered consecutively beginning from 1)
Uses leaders

9. Executive Summary
Report in miniature (starting with information from the Overview section onward).
Summarizes essential facts.
Includes problem statement, factors, primary analyses, summary, conclusions, and recommendations.
Indirect order
One page
Single spaced (double space between paragraphs)

11. References Appendices Blank page Binding back cover
Supplementary Parts
References
Appendices
Blank page
Binding back cover

12. References
Reference page begins on a separate page immediately after the recommendation and implementation.
“REFERENCES” is a level-5 heading.
Use APA style to list references.
List alphabetical by author last name.
Double space the references and use hanging indent format.

13. Purdue University Online Writing Lab
References
Purdue University Online Writing Lab

14. Appendices Each appendix has its own cover page.
Type “APPENDIX,” if only one item (level-5 heading). If more then one appendix, identify them sequentially (Appendix A, Appendix B, etc).
Place the name of the item directly under the word “APPENDIX,” also formatted as a level-5 heading
Number the appendix cover page and list in Table of Contents
Referenced item is entered immediately after the cover page

16. Insert one blank page at end of report Turn in three (3) copies
Bound Report – use ONLY comb binding with transparent top and opaque backing
Unbound Report – stapled once in upper left-hand corner
Electronic Report – submitted through Turnitin (see class Blackboard link)