Information for preparing technical reports is presented in this guide. This information includes: (1) descriptions of a technical report, an abstract, and a technical paper; (2) guidelines for writing abstracts and technical reports; (3) guidelines for developing an outline; (4) a sample student report format; and (5) a technical report appearing in a professional journal and the journal editor's instructions. The guide is designed for use as a supplement to written texts used in regular school English classes. (JN)