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This article provides tips and guidelines for writing a business report, including the title page, executive summary, table of contents, introduction, report body, conclusion, recommendations, list of references, and appendices. It also explains the importance of referencing and the consequences of plagiarism and collusion.

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Writing a Business ReportTitle pageThe title page should include the following information: the title of the report, the name of theperson (or organisation) who commissioned the report, the date of the submission, and the name of the author of the report. Use Keywords in the title.Executive summaryThe executive summary provides an overview of the report’s purpose, the methods used to compile the report, its findings and its recommendations. It should be a concise, self-contained document that covers all the important points in the report it summarises. It shouldbe written after the report has been completed. Table of contents (TOC)The Table of contents lists the sections of the report in the order in which they appear. Each section is numbered consecutively and corresponding page numbers are indicated. A list of figures and tables provided in the report is added at the end of the Table of Contents.IntroductionThe introduction describes the background, purpose and scope of the report. It also indicates who commissioned or authorised the report and why the report was produced. The introduction ends with a statement of what is to follow in the main body of the report, acting as a guide for the reader.Report body (this is NOT a heading)The body of the report contains data, discussion and analysis. It is presented in a logical sequence according to your prepared plan. Headings and sub-headings are used to identify each section and sub-section. As in an essay, paragraphing is used to separate and develop ideas. Unlike an essay, the body of a report often contains tables and figures. Dot points can also be used where appropriate. The body of a report is a discussion or description of the material under investigation. The judgements about the material are left to the conclusions. All material that is from another source must be correctly referenced. This is called in-text citation and must follow the referencing style adopted by the university.Conclusion
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The conclusion summarises the major points or findings of the assignment. This is the section that analyses and evaluates. It contains no new information. It should indicate if the purpose of the report was fulfilled, what type of data was used, and what conclusions were reached. RecommendationsRecommendations are often included in a report. They suggest a specific course of action based on the findings of the report. They should be based on the conclusions drawn from the report but it is the only part of a report that display a personal opinion.List of referencesThe list of references is an alphabetical listing of all the material used in the preparation of the report using the referencing style of the university. The referencing style specifies how each different type of reference must be written. It is precise and must be followed exactly without personal interpretation. Appendices (if appropriate)Appendices generally contain material that is relevant to the report but not suitable for the body of the report. All appendices have a title and are appropriately numbered. Materials suitable for inclusion in an appendix include maps, large amounts of data or copies of important documents. Material included in appendices must be correctly referenced.Checklist for your reportuse white space to de-clutter the page/s ensure the separate parts of your report stand out clearlyuse short informative headings and subheadingsallow generous spacing between the elements of your reportuse dot points/ numbers/ letters to articulate these elementsuse tables and figures (graphs, illustrations, maps etc) for clarificationnumber each pageuse consistent and appropriate formattinguse formal languageproofread to ensure accuracy
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