There are many different types of reports, including business, scientific and research reports, but the basic steps for writing them are the same. These are outlined below.

• Decide on the Terms of Reference
• Find the information
• Decide on the Procedure
• Decide on the Structure
• Do your first draft
• Analyze your findings and draw conclusions
• Make your recommendations
• Draft the executive summary and table of contents
• Compile a reference list
• Revise your draft report
• Write your final report