EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Synthesises the entire report in 100–150 words. Written last — but placed first. Must stand alone: a reader who reads only this section should understand the problem, the key finding, and the main recommendation., INTRODUCTION: Contextualises the issue and states the report's purpose, scope, and intended audience. Does NOT present findings or make recommendations — it prepares the reader to receive them., FINDINGS: Presents the evidence gathered, with appropriate hedging. Does NOT interpret or recommend — it reports what the data shows, calibrated to the strength of the evidence. The most fact-dense section., ANALYSIS: Makes inferences on the findings and what failed (Third Conditional) to estimate where action needs to be taken, RECOMMENDATIONS: Prescribes specific actions based directly on the Findings and Analysis. Moves from evidence to action. Each recommendation names a responsible party, an action, and a timeline., CONCLUSION: Restates the main argument of the report and flags next steps. Does NOT introduce new evidence. Closes the argument — but is NOT a summary of everything said (that is the Executive Summary's job).

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