What is the purpose of the Recommendation section of a report?

• A. To present the information gathered and the basis for the conclusion.
• B. To restate the research questions.
• C. To provide a detailed methodology.
• D. To display raw data.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is turning findings into action. The Recommendations section takes the evidence and conclusions from the report and suggests specific steps or policies that should be pursued next. Each recommendation should be justified by the analysis, showing why that action is likely to lead to the desired result, and it’s useful to include practical details like who should do what, timing, and potential costs or benefits. This section is forward-looking, not a repeat of what was asked, how the study was done, or the raw numbers. The restating of research questions belongs in the introduction or aims, detailed methodology in the methods section, and raw data in the results or appendices.