A short document giving a bit more detail is available for download.
Title
Authors and addresses
Abstract: 1-2 paragraph summary of the project (1 page)-this is usually the last part written-it includes a summary of all of the most relevant parts of your report.
Introduction: A context for why the project was done with lots of references to prior work (2-4 pages). The references are added as either footnotes or endnotes.
Research Methods: A description of the methods used to obtain your data in such a way that the study could be reproduced by another person or another group. (1-4 pages)
Results & Discussion: A summary of your findings where much of the information is in the form of graphs and/or tables. The discussion should try to interpret the findings in the diagrams and tables. (3-8 pages)
Conclusion: A summary of the work with suggestions for future work. (1-3 pages)
Example paper: Ecological Footprint Paper
Format for paper:
Double-spaced
1" margins
Times font (12 point)
Pages numbered
Endnotes all in one place at the end of the report but before the figures and legends
All figure and table legends labeled on a single page
Figures and diagrams one per page w/ no legend