1. Reports should be made frequently to individuals and groups intimately involved in the program, at least annually to the larger public.
2. The aim of each report should be clearly formulated before it is prepared. What is its audience? What results should it accomplish? What will be its scope?
3. The report should be based on accurate facts.
4. The process of preparation should involve as many people as possible. It should be based on the cooperative efforts of staff, committees, leaders, and participants.
5. The style of the report should be clear, concise, and readable. It should be dignified but dramatic. Charts, graphs, case histories, and photographs will greatly enhance its effectiveness.
6. The content of the report might be concerned with any or all of these items: