2. Executive summary

Source: CER Template.pdf page 8 (document: Mantra Systems Free CER Template, Edition 2)

Write this section last!

Although the Executive Summary will be one of the first parts of the final CER, do not try to populate the Executive Summary until the main body of the CER has been completed.

The Executive Summary should be a summary (2-3 pages) of the detail of the CER that follows. The Executive Summary should enable the reader to get a quick feel for the "story" told by the main body of the CER.

Structure the Executive Summary in a way that mirrors the structure of the main body of the CER, including a short summary of the "highlights" and main findings of each section.