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Executive summary

Executive summary is a brief explanation of the entire report in a

single page.

It is a brief explanation of each chapter covered in the report.

Each chapter is described in a separate paragraph containing around

three to four statements.

The following things are to be mentioned in each paragraph:

o First paragraph of introduction: specify the topic, the industry

and the company

o The next paragraph for research methodology: focusing on the

objectives, sample and highlight the benefits of the research

o Next is data analysis: focus on what all models, techniques,

statistical tools and methods used in the study

o Next is data findings and conclusion: Highlight major findings and

mention as to what extent the objectives are achieved

The summary should end in a single page.

It should be to the point, crisp and clear and should give an idea what

the report contains.

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Preface

Preface of the report is all about why this particular research is done

and what exactly influenced you to choose this topic.

What current or past observations you have made regarding the

industry and company that inspired you to do this research.

Mention about the background of the research topic.

Mention the time and period during which you conducted the report.

What exactly is the objective of the research and what approach you

adopted towards achieving the same?

Mention what is already known about your research topic and what

further you have intended to do in your research.

Close it with final conclusions.

By reading at the preface one should be able to understand the

concept of this report. You may choose to write in 1st person singular

or plural language i.e. you may use I or We in this section.