Executive Summary This allows readers to obtain a general overviewsummary of the whole report without having to read the entire document. It should be able to stand alone as a separate document if required. State main objectives and methods Summarise the most important results State major conclusions and significance May vary from one paragraph to one page in length Write last because it summarises the whole report 1. Introduction 1 1 Background information - date, topic, place, people involved, reason for the report 1.2 Objectives or terms of reference 1.3 Scope - what information is included & how it is organised 2. Findings (Body of Report) 2.1 Information gathering method and procedure - if required 2.2 Presentation of findings - use graphs, tables if appropriate 2.2.1 Each graph, illustration or table should have a caption and be numbered 2.3 Discussion & interpretation of findings 2.4 Use headings 2.4.1 Use subheadings