Key Considerations

Facts, considerations, and developments go in this section. You need to objectively present the details needed by your reader so that they have all the information required to make a decision. Substantiate anything that you state with evidence. If you think that they may need some more details, you can attach an appendix.

Next Steps or Options

Your thoughts and observations on the key considerations, along with a concise description of the options, pros and cons, or simply what will happen next.

Conclusions and/or Recommendations

Summarize the essential elements of what the reader needs to know. Busy people skip to this section and read it first and then go back only to read what they need to, so don’t introduce anything new here. If you are making a recommendation, be sure that it is clear, direct, and is the best advice that you can offer.