In what section of a technical report do you state what your report is about?
A) Introduction
B) Summary
C) Subject
D) Both a and c are correct.

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Technical reports follow a common structure and order of information provided under common section headings. Main section headings and subheadings include:
Introduction - Introduces the content to be covered in the report.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Subject or report topic - What is your report about?
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Report purpose - What do you want your report to accomplish? Often, you can combine the report topic and purpose into one sentence. If possible, begin the report with a sentence or two that states the subject and purpose. For many routine reports, a subject/purpose statement will give readers what they need.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Background or rationale - What issues led to the need for this report? Place in a separate paragraph if you must write more than one paragraph.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Report development - Simply state how you will develop the report, mentioning each topic you will cover in the order you will cover it. This quick overview lets readers know what to expect and helps prevent surprise or disappointment.
Summary - The summary determines the success of many reports. Many readers who receive copies simply as information will read only the introduction and the summary. The summary should tell your readers the essential points and findings in the report. Informal reports may combine the introduction and summary into one paragraph, consisting of the key points and the purpose.
Discussion - This section develops each point that you state you will discuss in the introduction.
Conclusion - The conclusion ties together what you have presented and states the main ideas you want readers to remember.

In What Section of a Technical Report Do You State