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Types of reports can vary greatly; they can range from an experimental report to an environmental impact statement. There is however, a basic structure common to most reports, irrespective of their type.
Title Page
Abstract
In less than 200 words ... what was the problem, how was it investigated,
what
did you find out and what do your findings mean?
Table of Contents
A list of the major and minor sections of your report.
Introduction
Set the scene; give some background information about the topic.
State the aim/purpose of the investigation. Outline the body sections.
Main Body
Organise the sections in a logical sequence: what you investigated,
what you found, what interpretations and what judgements you made. Use short
informative headings and subheadings.
Conclusion
What has been achieved and what is the significance of your findings
and your discussion? Have your aims been successful or not?
Recommendations
What do you recommend as a course of action following your
conclusion?
References
A list of all the sources you used.
Appendices
Any information (graphs, charts, tables or other data) you used
in your report
but did not include in the body.
Links
Lab Reports Rensselaer Polytechnic Writing Centre
Writing Exercises for Engineers and Scientists
How to write a report for biology University of Sydney
Report writing in biochemistry University of Sydney
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