Examples of tables of contents

Here are some excerpts from report tables of contents. The organisation and division of the information in your report and so the headings and sub-headings you use will be dictated by factors such as the content of the report, the type of problem being addressed, the purpose of the report and the audience.

1. Introduction
2. The basic structure and activity of the knee joint
        2.1 Structure
        2.2 Synovial joints
            2.2.1 Parts of a synovial joint
        2.3 Joint biomechanics
            2.4.1 Joint movements
            2.4.2 Range of motion
3. Aspects of prothesis design
        3.1. Issues to consider when designing
        3.2 Design assessment criteria
        3.3 Technical and structural considerations
            3.3.1 Shape
            3.3.2 Stress distribution

1. Introduction
        1.1 Problem Formation
        1.2 Design criteria
        1.3 Restrictions
2. Alternative Designs
        2.1 Design A
        2.2 Design B
        2.3 Design C
3. Final Design
        3.1 Solution
        3.2 Materials
        3.3 Specifications
4. Economic evaluation
        4.1 Market Survey
        4.2 Business plan
5. Conclusion