REPORT ABOUT TECHNOLOGY

CHAPTER 3
Identifying Information Reports
Members of the group :
1.Putri Mariyam
2. Rusmiati Makrifatul Jannah
3. Oktavia Vitriana Putri
4. Zahwa Apprilian Nisa
5. Siti Maidatul Khusna
6. Sisilia Nur Fadhila

7. Siti Za’imatussalam
 A text that describes the way things are, with reference to a range of
natural, man-made and social phenomena is called a report text. We can
see report texts in encyclopedias, reference books. Technical texts, social
studies books, science books, magazines, and even internet websites.
Report texts are also called information reports An information report gives
information to the readers about a topic. An information report about an
object classifies information into different categories or examines the
components and various aspects of the object.

Information reports provide facts about a wide range of living and nonliving
phenomena, an individual or group of objects. There are types of
information reports. One of them is technological information reports.
They involve the classification and description of machines and inventions
that humans have built or discovered.

1. Social Function of Report Texts

The social functions of report texts are to present information about a topic
in general and to describe the way things are with reference.
2. General Structures of Report Texts
The following are the general structures of report texts
a. General Classification

It explains the subject of the report. It may include a definition,

classification, or a short description.
b. Descriptions
It contains a series of paragraphs describing facts about various aspects and
features of the subject. Report texts about man-made things usually focus
on two main information: the components or parts and the functions or uses
of the object. In technological information reports, it is a description of the
type of machine, how it is powered, its appearance, important parts and
their function, and any other interesting features.
C. Conclusion (Optional)
Most reports do not have a conclusion, but sometimes a general statement
rounds off the report. Frequently, there is a picture to add the information.

Talking about Technological Devices

Technological device means any computer, cellular phone, smartphone,

digital camera, video camera, audio recording device, or other electronic
device that can be used for creating, storing, or transmitting information in
the form of electronic data. An electric device is one that directly uses
electrical energy to perform a task.
When you talk about technological devices or electric devices, you usually
mention the following things.
1. Definition.
2. Function.
3. Characteristic or features.
4. Partisipan of the device.
5. History or first design of the device .
Those are facts. A fact is something that is known to have happened or to
exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is
information. You cannot use opinions in reports.
A topic about technological devices or electric devices is not easy. Not all
people master this topic. When you are in a new situation or you want to
know about something, you may break the ice. It means that you do or say
something that makes people who do not know each other feel more
comfortable. Here are phrases to break the ice and start a conversation
with anyone.
Writing an Information Report
Information reports provide readers with information on a chosen topic by
providing them with facts. They are also known informative writing. The
focus of report texts is on describing the object in general rather than
discussing a sequence of actions. Let’s recall the general structure of
report text.
1. General Classification (Introduction)

It is also called general opening statement.

2. Description (Body)
It is body of the report. It contains a series of paragraphs describing facts
about various aspects and features of the subject. In technological
information reports, it is a description of the type of machine, how it is
powered, its appearance, important parts and their function, and any other
interesting features. Sometimes, there are illustrations or pictures of actual
machines to give information about size and shape of parts. Each
paragraph begins with a topic sentence followed by the characteristics,
details, and facts about the topic. Traditionally, the topic sentence is the
first sentence of the paragraph. It functions to introduce the details which
will explain the controlling idea. However, not all paragraphs have clear cut
topic sentences. The topic sentence can be placed at the beginning or the
end of the paragraph.
3. Conclusion (Optional)
It is also called general closing statement. Most reports do not have a
conclusion, but sometimes a general statement rounds off the report.
Frequently, there is a picture to add the information.
Before you learn writing an information report, study the following guides!
1. Stick to the facts rather than your personal opinion.
2. Save conclusion or interpretation for the end of your writing
3. Use clear organizational techniques.
4. Use concise and clear language.

How to Write an Information Report

1. Decide a topic.
2. Create a list of questions that need to be answered for your writing.
The questions help to structure your writing and provide order to the
research process.
3. Find information to complete the research, such as non-fiction
textbooks in the library, encyclopedia, internet, magazines, or
newspapers. You can also watch educational videos related to the
topic.
4. Take notes the facts rather than copying whole sentences or
paragraphs.
5. Write your information report. Pay attention to the structure and
language features of report texts.
6. Edit the spelling, capitalization, punctuations, and grammar.
7. Add illustrations that can accompany the report, such as pictures or
diagrams. They will enhance the reader’s understanding of the topic