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Main Findings or Analysis:

This section presents the core findings, data, and insights related to the topic or project. Language
expressions and phrases for presenting data and interpreting trends, such as “According to the data...”
and “Trends observed in the data include...”, help convey key insights effectively.
Conclusions:

The conclusions section summarizes the key takeaways from the report and highlights overarching
themes or implications. Phrases like “To summarize...” and “The implications of the findings are...” are
commonly used to summarize key findings and highlight their implications.

Recommendations:

The recommendations section offers actionable strategies based on the report’s analysis. Language
expressions and phrases for offering recommendations and proposing strategies, such as “Based on the
analysis, it is recommended that...” and “Strategic initiatives should focus on...”, help outline specific
steps or strategies for addressing identified issues or opportunities.

Exercise: Writing Business Summaries/Reports

Read each sentence carefully and determine which part of a business report/summary it
1 belongs to: Executive Summary, Introduction/Background, Main Findings or Analysis,

Conclusions, or Recommendations. Choose the appropriate section for each sentence.

Sentences Name of Section
The report highlights key performance metrics for the

fiscal year.
In conclusion, the findings suggest a need for strategic

realignment.
The purpose of this report is to analyze market trends

and consumer behavior.

According to the data, sales revenue increased by 15%
compared to the previous quarter.

Based on the analysis, it is recommended that the
company invest in digital marketing initiatives.

Trends observed in the data indicate a shift towards
online purchasing behavior.

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