Report stage-setting section
A report stage-setting section (hereinafter, the Section) is the description of the situation, task or assignment, background, environment, factors, and assets for the research or investigation that a report presents. The Section functions as an essential part of the report content. The Section is a required part of report's body or text matter.
Description
The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,
- The required introduction provides readers with general information they need to understand more detailed information in the rest of the report. It introduces the subject, purpose, scope, and way the author/creator plans to develop the topic. The introduction also indicates the audience for the report: who is expected to read it and act on its recommendations or review its findings (this information may also be included in the preface). The introduction does not, however, include findings, conclusions, or recommendations.
- The statement of the subject defines the topic and associated terminology and may include the theory behind the subject, its historical background, its significance, and a review of pertinent literature. The statement of the purpose indicates the reason for the investigation; the statement of the scope indicates the extent and limits of the investigation. The author/creator's plan for developing the report usually presents a narrative outline of the body.
