Introduction

Types of Reports Physical Description Report Process Report Analytical Report Examination Report Laboratory Report Literature Review Design Portfolio

The Basics Selecting a Topic Notes Plagiarism Copyright Outline Rough Draft Style in a Research Paper Using a Computer Other Hints

Document Format Title Page Margins Pagination Line Spacing Proofreading and Corrections Paper Quality Title Page Example

Parts of the Paper Letter of Transmittal Table of Contents Introduction Body Summary or Conclusions Special Report Formats Quotations Tables, Figures and Illustrations

Documentation Citations in Text Single Author Two or More Authors No Author Multiple Citations Citations of Specific Parts of Sources Personal Interviews, Speeches, etc

Bibliography and Reference List Single Author Two or More Authors No Author Multiple Citations Personal Interview, Speeches, etc. Documenting Electronic Media