Report stage-setting section

A report cover (hereinafter, the Cover) is the the front and back of a report. The Cover is an optional part of report's front matter; when the Cover is included, it functions as a part of report's descriptive metadata.

Description

The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,

[[Report introduction|introduction

The required introduction provides readers with general information they need to understand more detailed information in the rest of the report. It introduces the subject, purpose, scope, and way the author/creator plans to develop the topic. The introduction also indicates the audience for the report: who is expected to read it and act on its recommendations or review its findings (this information may also be included in the preface). The introduction does not, however, include findings, conclusions, or recommendations.

The statement of the subject defines the topic and associated terminology and may include the theory behind the subject, its historical background, its significance, and a review of pertinent literature. The statement of the purpose indicates the reason for the investigation; the statement of the scope indicates the extent and limits of the investigation. The author/creator’s plan for developing the report usually presents a narrative outline of the body.