External Structure of a Technical Report

External Structure of a technical report

A typical technical report is characterised by elements/contents that
make up its structure reflected using a scientific approach and a
formal writing style.

Definition

The external structure of a technical report is the sequence of

arrangement of the elements/contents, the relationship that exist
between the elements, their importance as well as their sizes.
 External Structure of a technical report
Grouping/Classification
Technical report structure

Preliminary Pages Main Pages/text

Cover Page Chapter One: Introduction

Title Page
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Certification
Chapter Three: Methodology
Dedication
Acknowledgements Chapter Four: Results and Discussion

Abstract Chapter Five: Conclusions and Recommendations

Table of Contents
List of Tables
Figure 1: Technical report external structure classification
List of Plates
List of Figures