Stating the purpose of the report
- The main aim / objective of this report is to [state the purpose].
Describing how you got the information
- This report is based on discussions I had with [mention the sources or individuals].
- To prepare for this report, I conducted interviews with [mention the sources or individuals].
Reporting your results
- According to [source], [report the results].
- Most people seem to feel that [report the common sentiment].
- Several people said/thought that [report the diverse opinions].
Making recommendations
- It would be (highly) advisable to [recommendation based on findings].
- The best solution / ideas would seem to be [suggest the optimal course of action].