A. Summary of the Important Findings and
Recommendations
It is important to have a concise summary of the critical segments
of the report in an executive summary at the front of the report.
This will allow reviewers to gain a strong sense of the report's
significant information and major findings before they proceed with
reading the entire study. Each major part of the report should be
briefly and clearly summarized. When applicable to the major
findings and final conclusions, significant data reflecting
concrete analysis should be provided, and a summary of the key
recommendations listed. This segment of the report should provide a
context from which the reader will be able to better decipher all
the components and findings of the report.
As a means of setting the foundation for the study, it is important
to also identify the steps completed for the project up to the
current point in time, and the names of those heavily involved (the
steering committee members at least).