Report Writing

Question 1

Cover page

Answer 1

Project title
Names of group members
Project date

Question 2

Executive summary

Answer 2

Brief background
Key points of report 
Main conclusions
200-250 words long
Client reads this section thoroughly

Question 3

Introduction

Answer 3

Describe the topic
Define terms used
Introduce scope and limitations

Question 4

Body of report

Answer 4

Project Objectives 
- kinda like PDS
Model Development
- outline conceptual design process
Design calculations
Recommended design
- list advantages of design
- put pictures and drawings

Question 5

Conclusions

Answer 5

Bullet pointed list of conclusions

Question 6

References

Answer 6

Citations in text

List of references at end of text

Question 7

Appendices

Answer 7

Raw data
Detailed drawings
Things that would clog up the report
Only for specialists

Question 8

Presentations

Answer 8

Good body language
Slides that are aesthetic
Presentation should have a beginning, middle and end