Which of the following components of a formal report?
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IntroductionInformal reports differ from formal reports in their length, purpose, and content. Nonetheless, the parts of an informal and formal report can be divided into three components: front matter, the parts of a report that precede the main body and contain introductory and background information that provides the context for the remainder of the report; body, the presentation of facts, statistics, expert opinion and other forms of research that provide the basis for any decisions made; and back matter, the parts of a report that follow the main body and provides the credentials for the data presented and other supplemental information. Figure 22.5 organizes the parts of an informal and formal report into the three components. Parts of Informal and Formal Reports Figure 22.5 presents the parts of an informal and formal report.To understand the function of each part of an informal and formal report consult Table 22.3. Here the function of each part as well as information on how to compose each part of an informal or formal report is provided. Table 22.6 Common Formal Business Report Elements
Additionally, the following video provides more information on what information is found in various parts of a report. Exercise1. You are writing an analytical report on the Canadian sales of your company’s newest product (you can decide on the product). Of the following topics, identify what section of the report should include each topic. Briefly explain your decisions.
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What are the 4 parts of a report?OVERVIEW: The overview is a brief summary which tells the reader quickly what the report is all about. ... . BACKGROUND: The background sets the scene for your reader. ... . DISCUSSION: The discussion presents your findings. ... . CONCLUSION: Conclusions briefly state the major points that can be drawn from the discussion.. |