1.2 THE TECHNICAL DEPTH OF THE REPORT

 

• This is the most common question for beginning report writers.

 

• Always follow the doctrine - “What happens if I am hit by a car; could another pick up my report and continue?” if the answer to this question is no the report is too short.

 

• Always ask the question - “If I was reading this before starting the project would I look at this section and say it is not needed?”. If the question we are probably best to condense the section or leave it out.

 

• Avoid more artistic sections. If you put these in, make it clear that they are an optional part of the report and can be skipped. It is somewhat arrogant to force the reader to