1. Tips for Drafting Text of Long Report

2. Remember Basic Structure
Introduction
Body
Problem
Solution
Conclusions/Recommendations

3. Remember Headings MAIN HEADINGS Secondary Headings
Start text here, right below the secondary heading.
Subtopics: Then start text in the same line.

4. Remember Paragraph Structure
Start all but very short paragraphs with topic sentences.
Focus on one main idea at a time in each paragraph.
Use bullets or numbers for lists within paragraphs.

5. Remember Your Sources
Your paragraphs should be a mix of your ideas and those of your sources.
Don’t save all of your source material for its own section(s).
Use parenthetical citation in either MLA or APA format.
Try placing your source material in boldface for the rough draft to help you remember to document it or check documentation.

6. Remember Visuals
If you include visuals, refer to them first in the text and place them as near that reference as possible
Give each visual a title and, if there is more than one, a number
Document any visual that is from a source

7. Remember the Bibliography
Include a Works Cited page (MLA format) or References page (APA format) that lists your sources.
Follow the correct format for listing each type of source.