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 |