Formal Report Checklist
Check that each item is completed satisfactorily.
FRONT MATTER (pages numbered in lower-case Roman numerals)
¨ Title Page (page number hidden)
¨ Table of Contents (created with pre-set heading styles)
¨ List of Illustrations (created by captioning graphics)
¨ Executive Summary (begins with overall recommendation in report)
REPORT (pages numbered in Arabic numbers)
¨ Title at top of first page (18-20 pt.)
¨ Clear hierarchy / structure using required report structure
¨ Documentation included
¨ Graphics identified and referenced in text
¨ Report is written TO the primary audience, not about them
BACK MATTER
¨ Works Cited / References
¨ Index
¨ Notes page
¨ Demonstrates understanding of audience
¨ Professional layout and formatting
¨ Extensive EDITING
¨ Submitted in CANVAS