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?

Plastic spiral (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Report title, your name, organization’s name, and logo (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

On pages before the introduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction in a report?

To introduce the main body of the report to readers (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

History, statistics, and definitions related to the report (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

2 pages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the main text of a report?

Body of the report (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Conclusions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Two lists (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Summarize the key facts and conclusions of the report (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many abstracts can a report typically have?

Two, with different purposes (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Including more than three levels of headings (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Having extra space above and below (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Help readers easily find figures and tables within the report (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Using initial caps on each main word (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Draw logical conclusions from the data and previous discussion (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

One or two pages for a 10-20 page report (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Large tables of data (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Numerical order according to when cited in the text (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To include large tables of data and illustrations that don't fit in the main body (D) 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?

'Conclusions' (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To acknowledge funding received and mention limitations in the report (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To show appreciation for funding received and identify report limitations (D) 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?

Introduction (B) 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?

Appendixes (A) 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?

Letter of Transmittal (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Body of the report (A) Signup and view all the answers