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Introduction

Definition of a Technical Report

Audience

General Format

Transmittal Letter

Title Page

Abstract

Executive Summary

Table of Contents

List of Figures & List of Tables

Report Body

References

Appendices

Graphics

Perspectives on Technical Reports

Writing Technical Design Reports as a Group

Report Content

Multiple Reports for a Project

Report Content

An Example Technical Report

Your Report's Purpose

Example Technical Report

Transmittal Letter

Title Page

Abstract

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Report Body

References

Appendices

Additional Resources

Purpose

Audience

Civil Engineering Citation Guide

Writing Abstracts

Writing Executive Summaries

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Example Technical Report

As you read the example, keep in mind that this technical report was a requirement for CE208 at Colorado State University. The course instructor, Dr. Tom Siller, commented on this document. Other instructors or job situations may have different opinions or require a different format. To view the example, choose the item below:

• Transmittal Letter
• Title Page
• Abstract
• Acknowledgments
• Executive Summary
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Report Body
• References
• Appendices