executive summaries in report

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If you have an executive summary in a report would you say that you describe 
the purpose and methodology of the research to the extent that it is 
necessary to explain the findings?

Or do you see the executive summary just as  "findings"?

What do you think about putting methodology in an appendix to a report and 
concentrate on just the outcome of your research in the "chapters"?

Obviously there is no right answer but I am interested in your views. Can 
you recommend a book or website or article about writing executive 
summaries?


Regards
Irene Wong 
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