Front matter

• Title

• Abstract

Body

• Introduction

• Background
• Theory
• Experimental section
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusions

End matter

• References and notes

Consulting Report ("White Paper")

Front matter

• Title

• Abstract or executive summary

Body

• Introduction
• Developed sections appropriate to subject and audience

End matter

• References
• Appendixes

Front matter

• Title

• Abstract

Body

• Introduction

Problem statement

Background

• Criteria (noted in order of importance)

• Additional issues and considerations

• Possibilities

• Recommendation with comparison of alternatives

• Detailed description of recommended option

• Conclusion

Action recommendations

Issues to resolve

End matter

• References
• Appendixes

Front matter

• Letter of Transmittal
• Title page
• Abstract
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures and Tables

Body

• Introduction

• Technical Approach

Theoretical context

Method/experimental design

Analytical approach

• Management Requirements

Timetable, resources, etc.

• Work Plan

End matter

• Bibliography or references
• Resumes
• Appendixes