The final step of diplomatic research is to write a report which should be short, terse and pithy and well-grounded and it lays stress on logical thinking1 using concise language to express rich content clearly, and fast writing.

• 外交调研的最后一环是撰写报告，成文应讲究短小精悍、逻辑思维、言之有据、表达清晰、鲜明突出、用词精炼、行文迅速。