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ENG 1205-01 Home Page Long Report Outline

 INTRODUCTION

• Context (brief background)
• Purpose of the report (what the report is supposed to accomplish)
• Scope of the report (what the report covers)
• Procedures (especially how you gathered information for the report)
• Limitations of the report (if any)

PROBLEM

Identification of the Problem

• Explains the problem, breaking it down if necessary

Background/Causes of the Problem

• If relevant, explains the background/causes of the problem (how and why it became a problem)

Effects of the Problem

• Explains the negative effects of the problem, actual and/or potential

SOLUTION

Identification of the Solution

• Explains what your solution is, breaking it down if necessary

Implementing the Solution

• Explains how the solution would be implemented (practical details about how the solution would be put into place)

Benefits of the Solution

• Explains the benefits of the solution

CONCLUSION

Summary of Findings

• Summarizes previous information about problem and solutions