In a long report, the 'letter of transmittal'
A) identifies the report's title, the receiver's name and title, the writer's name and title and date.
B) records the name of each part of the report and the name of each first and second order heading within the body, and the page on which each occurs.
C) is a formal covering letter naming the instigator of the report, terms of reference, scope, problems addressed, the author(s) and acknowledgements.
D) is a covering letter mentioning briefly the report's purpose, findings, conclusion and recommendations.

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The letter of transmittal is a formal covering letter that introduces the report and provides important information such as the instigator of the report, terms of reference, scope, problems addressed, the author(s) and acknowledgements. It sets the context for the report and provides the receiver with a clear understanding of why the report was written, who wrote it, and what it aims to achieve. Option A is too brief and only provides basic information about the report, while option B is more appropriate for a table of contents. Option D is too specific and does not provide enough context about the report.

In a Long Report, the 'Letter of Transmittal