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A report is a structured document aimed at a specific audience, presenting analyzed information on a particular issue. Good reports demonstrate skills in understanding the brief, gathering and analyzing data, and making coherent conclusions and recommendations. Key components of a report include a title page, summary, introduction, discussion, conclusion, references, and acknowledgements.

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A report is a structured document aimed at a specific audience, presenting analyzed information on a particular issue. Good reports demonstrate skills in understanding the brief, gathering and analyzing data, and making coherent conclusions and recommendations. Key components of a report include a title page, summary, introduction, discussion, conclusion, references, and acknowledgements.

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Report

Writing
a Report
What is a report?
A report is written for a clear purpose and to a
particular audience. Specific information and
evidence are presented, analyzed and applied to a
particular problem or issue. The information is
presented in a clearly structured format making
use of sections and headings so that the
information is easy to locate and follow.
What makes a good
report?
Two of the reasons why reports are used as forms of
written assessment are:
• to find out what you have learned from your
reading, research or experience.
• to give you experience of an important skill
that is widely used in the work place.
The style of writing in a report is usually less discursive than in
an essay, with a more direct and economic use of language. A
well written report will demonstrate your ability to:

• understand the purpose of the report brief and adhere to


its specifications;
• gather, evaluate and analyze relevant information;
• structure material in a logical and coherent order;
• present your report in a consistent manner according to
the instructions of the report brief;
• make appropriate conclusions that are supported by
the evidence and analysis of the report;
• make thoughtful and practical recommendations where
required.
The structure
of a report
Title Page
This should briefly but explicitly describe
the purpose of the report (if this is not
obvious from the title of the work). Other
details you may include could be your
name, the date and for whom the report is
written.
Summary
(Abstract)
The summary should briefly describe the content of the
report. It should cover the aims of the report, what was
found and what, if any, action is called for. Aim for about
1/2 a page in length and avoid detail or discussion; just
outline the main points. Remember that the summary is
the first thing that is read. It should provide the reader
with a clear, helpful overview of the content of the report.
Introduction
The introduction sets the scene for the main
body of the report. The aims and objectives of
the report should be explained in detail. Any
problems or limitations in the scope of the report
should be identified, and a description of
research methods, the parameters of the
research and any necessary background history
should be included.
Discussion
The main body of the report is where you discuss your
material. The facts and evidence you have gathered should
be analyzed and discussed with specific reference to the
problem or issue. If your discussion section is lengthy you
might divide it into section headings. Your points should be
grouped and arranged in an order that is logical and easy
to follow.
Conclusion
The conclusion should summarize the central points
made in the discussion section, reinforcing for the
reader the value and implications of the work. The
conclusions should never contain "surprises".
Therefore, any conclusions should be based on
observations and data already discussed. It is
considered extremely bad form to introduce new data
in the conclusions.
References
Bibliography
Your bibliography should list, in alphabetical order by author, all
published sources referred to in your report.

Acknowledgements
Where appropriate you may wish to acknowledge the
assistance of particular organizations or individuals who
provided information, advice or help.
The Various
Kinds of
Reports
ACTIVITY #3
5-10: Structures of a
report

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