ENG 1131 Lecture 6: Components of formal report

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: English
• Course: ENG 1131
• Professor: Jeanie Warnock

Document Summary

Table of contents (roman numerals, include title page and letter of transmittal in count- eg. start at iii. Letter of transmittal: introduces the report and establishes a connection between the writer and the report"s intended readers. Explains very briefly the context and purpose of the report. Provides thanks for the opportunity to work for the company and/or acknowledges any particular assistance from people. Overall rules: keep to one page, use vertical list format and numbering if appropriate-eg. to list conclusions. Components of formal report: avoid including any supporting details, use direct or indirect approach as chosen. References lists the publication information, in alphabetical order, of all the sources consulted and/or quoted. Appendices set out additional material that couldn"t be discussed in the main body of the report but may be of interest to the reader. Reverse order of 2 and 3 for an indirect approach. Indicate the different sections of your report, eg. table of contents, executive summary, introduction etc.