: Identify who will read the report to tailor the level of technical detail and tone.

: Gather all necessary data, interviews, or documentation before you start writing.

: Draft a structure to ensure all key points are covered in a logical flow.

: Always write in the past tense, as the events or data you are reporting have already occurred.

: Organize your narrative based on when events occurred to ensure the sequence of investigation or action is clear.

: The detailed evidence, methodology, and findings of your research or investigation.

: Avoid jargon and keep sentences short. Each paragraph should focus on a single new subject or person. Standard Report Structure