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Providing the contents table

A contents table follows the title page. This may not be
necessary if the report is short. However, if it is a long
report, it is useful to list the paragraph headings and the
pages on which they appear.

REPORT OF THE STATE OF ST BARNABAS’

CHURCH BUILDINGS

compiled by the Churchwardens

20 March 200X

To all members of the Parochial Church Council

Fig. 2. Title page of report.

Introduction

The Churchwardens were asked by the Parochial

Church Council of St Barnabas’ Church to look into

the state of the church buildings as it was felt that they

were deteriorating. With the help of experts, they have

looked in detail at the ‘plant’ and have decided that the

time has come for a complete renovation if the buildings

are to continue in use.

Fig. 3. Introduction to report.

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