Useful phrases

Introducing the report

• The aim / purpose of this report is to examine / evaluate / describe / outline / assess (the positive and negative features of two different forms of ….) ( the various options open to people …).  
• The following report describes / deals with / evaluates / outlines / presents / provides an account of (…).  
• This report aims to provide an overall view of the situation below.  
• It will also include / consider / suggest / recommend (…)  
• The report is based on a survey conducted among (e.g. college students).

Presenting facts

• It is generally accepted that (…)
• The vast majority of (…)
• This is probably due to the fact that (…)
• While / although data is hard to come by, it is thought that …    

Predicting the future

• The outlook for young people / jobs / the country is (far from) bright / optimistic / depressing (…)
• The future looks bleak / remains uncertain / is promising (…)
• ...... is expected to
• ..... is likely to...

Making recommendations

• One measure which may improve the situation would be to introduce (…)
• I would (strongly) recommend that the (company / college ) should (…)
• In the light of the results of the survey, I would (strongly) advise against (…)
• I feel it would be to our advantage if (…)
• It might be advisable to (…)
• It might be preferable to (…)
• I have no hesitation in recommending (…)
• I am of the opinion that (…) /It is my view that (…)
• It appears that (…)
• In conclusion / On balance / To sum up (…)