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Standards usually include a nonmandatory Report section that gives instructions on what to include in a report of results. For example, the Report section of a mechanical test method may give instructions on how to describe the testing components and apparatus, the testing parameters, failure modes, and quantitative results. These sections, however, have been developed by different subcommittees and working groups over time and may differ in their approach or content. This guide is intended to bring together ideas about best principles and practices from existing standards regarding the content and format of a test report summary for the purpose of presenting those ideas in one cohesive document.