Question

Imagine that a classmate or coworker argues that it is redundant to include both an executive summary and an introduction in a report. How would you explain the different functions of an executive summary and introduction—and the reason for including both?

Answer 1

Executive summary-

-An executive summary provides an over view of the main point of a larger and lengthy report. It is inclided so that the reader having less time can review the main and important points of the report with less time. Following are the main functions of the executive summary in a report-

• Provide the reader of the report the essetial content of the report
• Previews the main point of your document enabling reader to build an mental framework for understanding the detailed information inside the report
• Provide the reader the key result and key recommendations in the report
• It enhances the quality of the report

Introduction-

-The Introduction para in a report provides an idea to the reader what the report is all about. It helps the reader to understand the report.Following are the functions of the Introduction para

• It introduses the topic of the report
• state the aim of the project
• state the purpose of the project
• Outline the report structure

-Both the Executive summery and introduction para a important content of a proper report. Both are to be included in order to enhance the quality of the report. Because introduction para will give a brief idea about the report and its contents. While the Executive summery is needed for those who want to review the main points of the report in less time. Hence from the reader point of view both the Introduction and Executive summery para is important.

-Beloe is the proper format of a report-

1. Title 2.Executive Summary 3.Introduction 4.Main body or content 5.Discussion 6.Conclusion 7.Recommendations 8.Appendices