Check the facts.

Are the facts correct?

Are there any assumptions?

Check the length.

Does it tell readers more than they want to know?

Does it miss important evidence?

Check the structure.

Does it have a beginning that makes it clear what the report is about?

Does the middle develop and support the main idea?

Does the ending summarize, reinforce the point, and make recommendations?

Is each paragraph unified and coherent?

Does each paragraph relate to the main thesis?

Does each paragraph relate to the paragraph before and after it?

Check the style.

Be on the lookout for lengthy, obscure sentences; wordiness; pretentiousness; overuse of the passive voice; and imprecise language.

Read the report out loud and circle parts where you get bored.

Cut, rearrange, and rewrite.

Check for errors.

Check spelling and grammar.

Check punctuation.

Check the requirements.

All mandatory requirements are included.