FORMAT OF INFORMATIONAL REPORT:

Informational Reporting:
An informative report generally follows a specific format to provide information in a clear and
organized manner. Here is a general process you can follow:
1. Title Page:
i. The title of the report iv. Date of submission
ii. Subtitles (if applicable) v. Institution or organization
iii. Name of the author
2. Table of Contents:
i. List of figures and tables.
ii. Include a list of all the accounts and tables in the report along with their page
numbers.
3. Executive summary (or summary):
i. Summary of the report including findings, conclusions and recommendations.
4. Introduction:
i. Provide an introduction to the issue or problem discussed in the report.
ii. Explain the purpose and scope of the report.
5. Body of the report:
i. This is the main body of the report, organized into sections and sub-sections.
ii. Present information, data, analysis, and conclusions in a logical and coherent
manner.
iii. Use headings and subheadings to break up content, make it easy for readers to
follow.
iv. Include charts, graphs, tables and other visuals to support your content.
6. Methods or Methodology (if require):
i. Describe the research methods, data collection methods, and analytical techniques
used in the report.
7. Conclusions:
i. Present the main results or findings of your research or investigation
8. Recommendations (if relevant):
i. Provide any recommendations or action steps based on the findings and conclusions.
ii. Make these suggestions clear and practical.
9. References:
 i. Cite all sources, references, and bibliographies used in the report.
10. Appendices (if require):
i. Include any additional material, such as raw data, detailed charts, analysis, or other
information that supports the main content but may be too detailed for the body of
the report.
FORMAT OF INTERPRETIVE REPORT:

Interpretive Reporting:
Interpretive reporting is often used to explore and analyze specific topics or issues. The
presentation of descriptive reporting may vary depending on the nature of the topic and the
audience. However, here is the general process you can follow for a translation report:
1. Title Page:
i. Title of the descriptive report iv. Date of submission
ii. Subtitles v. Institution or organization
iii. Name of the author
2. Table of Contents:
i. Label sections and subsections with corresponding page numbers for easy navigation.
ii. List of figures and tables
3. Introduction:
i. Explain the purpose and scope of the interpretation report.
ii. Provide background information on the topic or data set being analyzed.
iii. Clearly state the research question or objective.
4. Data or information:
i. Present the data or information that underpins your analysis.
ii. Use visuals such as charts, diagrams, and tables to illustrate points.
5. Analysis and Interpretation:
i. Analyze the data or information in depth.
ii. Provide explanations and insights into what the data reveals.
iii. Discuss the significance and implications of the findings.
6. Discussion:
i. Engage in discussions about the meaning and implications of your definitions.
ii. Consider alternative explanations or ideas if appropriate.
7. Conclusion:
i. Summarize the main findings and implications.
ii. Restate key findings and implications.
8. Recommendations:
i. Make any suggestions or recommendations based on your research and interpretation.
 ii. Make these suggestions clear and practical.
9. References:
i. Cite all sources, references, and bibliographies used in the report.
10. Appendices (if require):
i. Include any additional materials, such as detailed statistics, additional charts or
graphs, or references used in your research.

FORMAT OF ROUTINE REPORT:

Routine Reporting:
Routine reports, typically used as routine updates or status reports within an organization,
typically follow a simple format that provides concise information. Here is the basic format of
the regular report:
1. Introduction:
i. Briefly state the purpose and context of the report.
ii. Review any previous reports or other information if applicable.
2. Main Content:
This section contains key information and additional information about the objectives of the
report. Depending on the type of report, you may have different sections or sub-sections, e.g.
i. Status Update
ii. Metrics and Data
iii. Analysis
iv. Challenges or Issues
v. Future plans or next steps
3. Conclusion:
i. Summarize the main points of the report.
ii. Provide any final impressions or major takeaways.
4. Recommendations:
i. Make any suggestions or recommendations for improvement based on the information
provided.
5. Appendices (if relevant):
i. Include any additional information such as details, documents, or other information that
supports the main points.