Formal Report Outline

1. Definition of hackathons
2. Background on the benefits of hackathons
3. Description of barriers to hackathon participation
4. Purpose of this report
5. Brief description of research and sources
6. Scope of this inquiry

1. Overview of current hackathon structures
2. Barriers to participation and learning in hackathons
   1. Lack of experience and confidence
   2. Limited diversity in the field of technology
   3. Limited personalized mentorship
   4. Misunderstanding of participant expectations
3. Strategies for more inclusive hackathon environments
   1. Current approaches to inclusivity
   2. Importance of personalized mentorship
   3. Potential benefits of implementing new mentorship strategies for hackathons
      1. Educational growth for mentors and mentees
      2. Networking
      3. Stronger community
4. Considerations for implementation
   1. Operations and logistics
   2. Strategies for identifying and matching mentors and mentees

III. CONCLUSION

1. Summary and overall interpretation of findings
2. Recommendations for improving inclusivity at hackathons