What is an executive summary?
Answer
An executive summary is a short overview of a report. It usually summarises the purpose, key findings, conclusions and recommendations. Write it after you have finished the report, but place it near the beginning.
The essential elements of an executive summary are:
- Purpose of the report
- Summary of the findings
- Summary of the recommendations
Take note:
- The executive summary is a stand-alone paragraph on one page
- It is placed before the table of contents and is not included in the word count.