Remember that long derivations should be consigned to an appendix. The bold figures indicate the volume of the journal. Page numbers should always be noted and given. Good reporting is as important as good engineering. The purpose of the report is to inform the reader.
Good layout helps the reader.
The abstract should be a self-contained guide to the contents 5. The introduction and conclusion should be sufficient to inform the reader of the main outcomes of the report. The writing of a report is a straight-forward exercise, which will occur naturally if the above guidelines are followed. The following guide may seem onerous at first, but you will soon get the hang of it , and the end result will be better presentation.