The outline
REPORT
TITLE
By
[Your Name]
[Your
Instructor’s Name]
[Your
Class]
[The Date]
Introduction:
I.
The first sub-topic
A.
First supporting information for the sub-topic
1.
Detail of the information
2.
Detail of the information
B.
Second supporting information for the sub-topic
1.
Detail of the information
2.
Detail of the information
II.
The second sub-topic
A.
First supporting information for the sub-topic
1.
Detail of the information
2.
Detail of the information
B.
Second supporting information for the sub-topic
1.
Detail of the information
2.
Detail of the information
III.
The third sub-topic
A.
First supporting information for the sub-topic
1.
Detail of the information
2.
Detail of the information
B.
Second supporting information for the sub-topic
1.
Detail of the information
2.
Detail of the information
Conclusion:
[Your
Name]
[Your
Instructor’s Name]
[Your
Class]
[The
Date]
TITLE
[First paragraph.
All paragraphs in the body of the report are indented and double-spaced.]
[Additional
paragraphs.]
Works
Cited
First reference.
The text begins at the left margin of the paper. Lines are double-spaced. When
the entry is longer than one line, the second line is automatically indented.
Additional
references.
Checklist
The outline
q
The introduction states the
main topic or idea of the outline, and the conclusion summarizes it.
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Each sub-topic describes the
main idea for a paragraph.
q
Supporting information and
details for a sub-topic are listed under the sub-topic with each piece of
information listed separately.
q
When supporting information
is listed under a sub-topic, there are at least two pieces of information
listed. If there is only one piece of information to support a sub-topic, the
information is included in the sub-topic.
The paper
q
The paper follows the
organization of the outline.
q
Each paragraph in the paper
matches a sub-topic in the outline, and presents the information and details
listed under the sub-topic.
q
Each paragraph includes a
topic sentence that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
q
Every sentence begins with a
capital letter.
q
Every sentence ends with a
period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
q
All words are spelled
correctly.
q
There are no missing words.
Works
cited
q
Every source has a specific
reference in the paper. Include only the sources that are mentioned in the
paper.
q
Each entry follows the
correct format for the type of reference.
q
Entries are listed in
alphabetical order, according to the author’s last name.
Tips for Writing Your Report
Create a schedule
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Identify the tasks you need
to do.
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Arrange the tasks in the
order you’ll need to do them.
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Estimate how long each task
will take. Be sure to allow enough time for editing and making changes.
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Identify the date the report
is due, then set a schedule showing what work you’ll need to do each day in
order to have your report ready on time.
Add interest
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Use graphs and charts to
illustrate an idea.
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drawing.
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Include a map.
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Find a quotation and use it
to make your point.
Make every word count
q
Choose words your reader will
understand. Remember you want to communicate your idea to the person reading
your paper.
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Avoid clichés.
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Use a thesaurus to replace
overused words and find new ways to express your ideas.
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