| A | B |
| bibliography | (a.k.a references or works cited) list on the last page of a report of all reference material used in a report |
| bound reports | typically longer reports that are bound with covers or binders |
| divider line | a line |
| ellipsis | (...) used to show the omission of words from quoted material |
| endnotes | complete documentation for a reference |
| enumerated items | numbered or listed items |
| footnotes | complete documentation for a reference |
| long quotation | a quotation within a report that is four or more lines in length |
| outline | type of enumeration that organizes information for a report |
| paragraph headings | indented and underlined secondary headings in a report |
| side headings | underlined primary headings which begin at the left margin in a report |
| table of contents | an outline of the side and paragraph headings in a report with their respective page numbers |
| textual citations | (within text) references which give credit for paraphrased or quoted material; appear keyed in parentheses immediately following the material referenced within the report; include title |
| title page | (cover page) first page of a business report (not an academic report) that includes the title of the report |
| unbound report | a short report prepared without the use of a cover or binder; if multiple pages they are held together with paper clip or staple |