IMRaD

The IMRAD report is much different than the APA and MLA formats that I have used in the past.  The IMRAD report is successful in conveying a lot of information effectively and efficiently. The format consists of an abstract, an introduction, followed by the central point of the paper the main message that is being conveyed, ending with a conclusion.  The main difference from the IMRAD from the other formats that I have used is that the author does not to get to voice his/her own voice rather just convey the point.  While the author is still technically writing all of the words their is no room and no need for the author's views on the report and the content.