1. Table of contents (not included in the word count) Create a table of contents in...

 

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1. Table of contents (not included in the word count) Create a table of contents in Word or a similar processing program you are using. The latest version of Microsoft Office is free for students to download. The contents page should list the different sections and/or headings together with the page numbers. Your contents page should be presented in such a way that the reader can quickly scan the list of headings and locate a particular part of the report through the page number. . Whatever heading and/or numbering system you use, make sure that the relationship with headings and sub-headings is clear and consistent. 2. Executive summary (approximately 200 words) This is a short, clear summary of the whole report outlining who the report is for and what you are hoping to achieve with its creation (the purpose) and the summary of recommendations. Write a short draft outline of this when planning your report and then rewrite when you have completed the report, making sure you include any changes you made during the process. 3. Introduction and terms of reference (approximately 300 words) The introduction sets the scene for the main body of the report. Introduce the early childhood profession and provide a rationale explaining the relevance of teachers having an understanding of current trends, policies and movements impacting on the early childhood profession. Introduce and outline the key aspects of your report and any new terms with brief descriptions of each term. You can also include explanations of the acronyms or abbreviations used in your report by creation a short glossary. 4. Main body of the report (must include the essential discussion points) 1. Table of contents (not included in the word count) Create a table of contents in Word or a similar processing program you are using. The latest version of Microsoft Office is free for students to download. The contents page should list the different sections and/or headings together with the page numbers. Your contents page should be presented in such a way that the reader can quickly scan the list of headings and locate a particular part of the report through the page number. . Whatever heading and/or numbering system you use, make sure that the relationship with headings and sub-headings is clear and consistent. 2. Executive summary (approximately 200 words) This is a short, clear summary of the whole report outlining who the report is for and what you are hoping to achieve with its creation (the purpose) and the summary of recommendations. Write a short draft outline of this when planning your report and then rewrite when you have completed the report, making sure you include any changes you made during the process. 3. Introduction and terms of reference (approximately 300 words) The introduction sets the scene for the main body of the report. Introduce the early childhood profession and provide a rationale explaining the relevance of teachers having an understanding of current trends, policies and movements impacting on the early childhood profession. Introduce and outline the key aspects of your report and any new terms with brief descriptions of each term. You can also include explanations of the acronyms or abbreviations used in your report by creation a short glossary. 4. Main body of the report (must include the essential discussion points)