Assignment Layout: Informal Reports typically follow the format of and should be organized in the below format for this assignment. The below heading names are not required in the assignment proper paragraph separation of the below is): Purpose/Background: A short section introducing the reader to the "why" of the report. In more complex reports, the introduction may include a background, a problem statement, specific objectives, or all of the above. Key Points (Conclusions or Recommendations): This section is only found in analytical reports (which this report assignment will be); it shows how data supports the recommendation given in the report. Essentially, the author connects the logical data items in a way that points to the recommendation. Remember, the readers are expecting a recommendation with supporting data; they're not expecting to work through all the data on their own. Discussion of Findings/Support or reasons: This is where you ll include your facts, findings, and data. The purpose of this section of a report is to present a summary of the main ideas from the research-it's not simply a collection of raw data. Conclusion. This is the short section at the end of your report summarizing your information