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It can be in letter or memo format (usually the norms ofthe organization will dictate which one), and should be addressed either to the person who has been your primary contact or to someone in senior management.  \nIn a sense, it is “ritual communication.” It may briefly remind the reader of the assignment that was made and then lay out the scope of the report. It may give the conclusion of the report (in no more than one or two sentences) . It may also suggest next steps. It should thank the reader for the opportunity to work on the project.  \nThe letter of transmittal should be no more than a page, and often it is shorter.  \nExecutive Summary  \nThe executive summary is an abbreviated form of the report. For some readers, it will bethe only document they read. It should be organized in the same way the report is (i.e., use direct structure if the report uses direct structure), and should contain synopses of all the major sections. Like an elevator speech, it may be your only opportunity to get yourmessage across to the reader. Include evidence to support your main idea or recommendation. Make sure all vital points are covered. There should be an easily identifiable introduction and conclusion. Use formatting that is complementary, if not identical, to the formatting used in the report. The title of the report and the words“Executive Summary” should be at the top of the page.  \nAdditional tips for the report:  \n• Single space the final report.  \n• Include a table of contents.  \n• Format references and bibliography consistently according to the rules of the style guide you are using.  \n• Have logical reasons why some tables or charts are in the text and some in appendices, but  \n• Refer readers to appendices within the text itself.  \nMIT OpenCourseWare  \n[http://ocw.mit.edu](http://ocw.mit.edu)  \n15.279 Management Communication for Undergraduates Fall 2012  \nFor information about citing these materials or our Terms of Use, visit: [http://ocw.mit.edu/terms](http://ocw.mit.edu/terms).","cbCaiqHUzPoJgVI9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqHUzPoJgVI9","pdf",48492,"English","# Letter of Transmittal\n## Purpose and content\n## Length and format\n# Executive Summary\n## Role for readers\n## Structure and coverage\n## Evidence, formatting, and presentation","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a letter of transmittal in a business report?\",\"answer\":\"It announces the arrival of the report and provides brief context, such as the assignment and the report’s scope, in a form suitable for the organization.\"},{\"question\":\"What key elements should an executive summary include?\",\"answer\":\"It should be an abbreviated version that follows the report’s structure, contains synopses of all major sections, and provides an introduction and conclusion.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the executive summary and report formatting relate?\",\"answer\":\"The executive summary should use formatting complementary to, if not identical to, the formatting used in the full report, and the words “Executive Summary” plus the report title should appear at the top.\"}]","Letters of Transmittal and Executive Summaries - Writing Guidelines | PDF",1789489953]