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Executive Summary
An executive summary condenses a report's purpose, major findings, conclusions and recommendations for its decision-making audience.
An executive summary is a concise overview of a longer report that presents its problem, purpose, major findings, conclusions and recommendations. It gives decision-makers the central points in a form suited to their needs.
For an owner or operations report, the summary can bring the main finding and proposed action together. It condenses the underlying report; it does not create evidence that the report does not contain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must every executive summary use one fixed length?
No universal length is established by this definition. Purdue presents a one-page model for long reports; the audience and situation guide the appropriate format.
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