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Introduction
What the reader needs to know about the report
The elements of an introduction Introduction formats Introduction revision checklist
Elements of an Introduction
The topic
Should be: Indicated early in the introduction Clearly defined for the reader
(It can also be useful to indicate what the report is not intended to accomplish)
The Audience
The introduction should indicate the intended audience of the report for example:
This report is written for Qatar Petroleum Senior
Overview of Contents
The introduction should indicate the main contents of the report. This can be done using a short in sentence list or by using bullet points.
Caution: Always ask if the information belongs in the introduction or should it be elsewhere in the report
Situation background
Background on the situation that brought about the
need for the report. In the last twelve months company profits have dropped by thirteen percent, this is due to a decrease in demand for
Introduction formats
Multiple headings
1.
Introduction
1.1 Background ____________________ ________________ 1.2 Report objective ____________________ ________________ 1.3 Scope ____________________ ________________
information or where the background detracts from the key elements. Introduce the topic of the report early in the introduction. Indicate to the reader the situation and what should be expected from the report and who the report is written for. Make sure there is an overview of the report contents; what is included plus what report does not cover.