ICHEP - SP 2024 Engineering Report Writing Lecture
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What should the last paragraph of a letter of transmittal include?

  • Instructions on how to bind the report
  • Requests for additional copies of the report
  • Encouragement to read the report again
  • Hope that the reader finds the report satisfactory (correct)

    • Which element should be included in the label for a report cover?

  • Your favorite quote
  • A summary of the report's findings
  • List of references used in the report
  • Your organization’s name and logo (correct)

    • Where should page numbers be placed according to the traditional design mentioned in the text?

  • Top right corner of each page
  • Left margin of each page
  • Bottom center of each page (correct)
  • Top center of each page

    • What type of binding is suggested for covers that allow reports to lie open by themselves?

    <p>Plastic spiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be present on the title page of a report?

    <p>Report title, your name, organization’s name, and logo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should page numbers not be displayed according to the guidelines provided?

    <p>On pages before the introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the introduction in a report?

    <p>To introduce the main body of the report to readers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the background section of the report's introduction?

    <p>History, statistics, and definitions related to the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the introduction be for a 20-page report?

    <p>2 pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the main text of a report?

    <p>Body of the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section should be the final part in a report according to the provided text?

    <p>Conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be combined under the heading 'List of Figures and Tables' in short reports?

    <p>Two lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an executive summary in a report?

    <p>Summarize the key facts and conclusions of the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many abstracts can a report typically have?

    <p>Two, with different purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when creating a Table of Contents (TOC)?

    <p>Including more than three levels of headings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should first-level sections be formatted in a Table of Contents?

    <p>Having extra space above and below</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a List of Figures & Tables in a report?

    <p>Help readers easily find figures and tables within the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should second-level headings be formatted in a Table of Contents?

    <p>Using initial caps on each main word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the 'Conclusions' section in a report?

    <p>Draw logical conclusions from the data and previous discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a conclusion section typically be in relation to the report length?

    <p>One or two pages for a 10-20 page report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an appropriate content for including in the appendixes of a report?

    <p>Large tables of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order should information sources be listed in the 'References Page' section of a report?

    <p>Numerical order according to when cited in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an 'Appendix' in a report?

    <p>To include large tables of data and illustrations that don't fit in the main body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of a report should focus on moving away from specific topics to discussing implications, applications, and future development?

    <p>'Conclusions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a transmittal letter in an engineering report?

    <p>To acknowledge funding received and mention limitations in the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a transmittal letter according to the text?

    <p>To show appreciation for funding received and identify report limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an engineering report is focused on stating the purpose and briefly describing the contents of the report?

    <p>Introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an engineering report, where would you expect to find information about any financial support received for the project?

    <p>Appendixes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an engineering report includes acknowledging contributions from other individuals and mentioning any limitations in the report?

    <p>Letter of Transmittal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where would you typically find a brief description of the content included in an engineering report?

    <p>Body of the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

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