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Appendices include things like raw data sheets, extra or supplementary information or diagrams, maps of regions etc. You draw your reader's attention to the appropriate appendix by indicating this briefly at the appropriate place in the report. For example:
Water flow rates indicate that there is no significant change between 1998 and 2001. Comprehensive flow rate charts for the period 1998-2000 are included as Appendix A.
Sometimes, when there is a lot of 'jargon' contained in a report (as in Science or Engineering), a glossary of terms should also be included. This ensures that those reading the report understand the way you have used the terms or jargon in your report. Sometimes words can have different meanings in different disciplines. If you need to include a glossary, it would generally be placed just after the contents page.
The style of language used in reports is concrete, active and formal as a rule. The rules of plain English definitely apply most of the time.
There is no room for bias or 'fudging' results especially when they are considered to be legal documents. This is particularly the case in engineering, business, the sciences and some social sciences.
The use of white space is very important in report writing. Spacing between headings, subheadings, paragraphs, ends of sections, diagrams etc. need to be uniform. As a guide—one space between heading and subheading, one space between paragraphs, and two spaces between the end of a section and the next heading. Whatever you choose, make sure you aim for consistency.
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