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Guidelines For Writing An Executive Summary

The document provides guidelines for writing an effective executive summary. An executive summary should be concise at 1-3 pages, restate the purpose and key points of the underlying report, and describe any conclusions or recommendations. It should be written for a particular audience in a formal tone so readers understand the report's purpose without reading the entire document. When writing a summary, clearly state the report's purpose, present major points in the same order, summarize key results and conclusions, use different but organized headings, and proofread to ensure the message is clear based on the summary alone.

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Guidelines For Writing An Executive Summary

The document provides guidelines for writing an effective executive summary. An executive summary should be concise at 1-3 pages, restate the purpose and key points of the underlying report, and describe any conclusions or recommendations. It should be written for a particular audience in a formal tone so readers understand the report's purpose without reading the entire document. When writing a summary, clearly state the report's purpose, present major points in the same order, summarize key results and conclusions, use different but organized headings, and proofread to ensure the message is clear based on the summary alone.

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GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An executive summary is a concise summary of a business report. It restates the purpose of the report, it highlights
the major points of the report, and it describes any results, conclusions, or recommendations from the report.

Moreover, an executive summary should be aimed at a particular audience, one that is interested in and wants to
learn more about the purpose—or message—of the main report.
Also, the audience should be able to acquire the information it needs without having to read the whole report.

An Executive Summary Should…

 Be presented as a document that can stand on its own;


 Be one to three pages, depending on the length of the report;
 Be written in a formal tone, avoiding the use of first person pronouns (I, we, our, etc.)

When Writing an Executive Summary, Refer to These Guidelines:

 Clearly state the purpose of the report. Remember that your audience may not have much time, so they
should know this information immediately.
 Present the major points in the same order they are written in the report. Organization is key for
communicating your message. Also, avoid introducing information that is not addressed in the report;
 Summarize the results, conclusions, or recommendations made in the report. Inform your audience quickly
and thoroughly instead of having them guess;
 Use headings as needed, but phrase them differently from those in the report. This will keep your summary
organized while avoiding redundant language;
 Format the summary in the same way as the report;
 Reread the summary carefully and ask yourself, "Is my message clear? Did I include key recommendations?
Could my audience peruse this without missing the main point? Would I be interested in the full report based
on this summary?"
 Proofread and edit;
 Have a non–business person read the summary—a friend, relative, spouse. How did she/he react? What
parts were confusing or unclear? Her/his reaction might be similar to that of a business person. Revise as
necessary.

https://awc.ashford.edu/tocw-guidelines-for-writing-executive-summary.html

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