Abstract: More efficient and effective exploration for hydrocarbons and other economic mineral deposits can be attained by careful adherence to a planned report outline which includes essential geologic data. Suggestions for such planning have been proven by results achieved within various industries. The essential elements are: title, abstract, introduction, stratigraphy, petrography, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, structural geology, geologic history, modeling, economics, conclusions, and recommendations.