Report Writing

A report is a description of an event that has already taken place. It is a

factual account of some event or happening that may have occurred
somewhere, but is of interest to the general masses or the readers for
whom it is meant.

The way a report is written depends upon two major considerations:

● who is going to read it

● why is (s)he going to read it

♦ It may include:

● The record of a sequence of events.

● Interpretation of the significance of these events or facts.
● Evaluation of the facts or results of the research presented.
● Discussion of the outcome of a decision or course of action.
● Conclusions.
● Recommendations.
♦ Language focus:

The language must be:

● accurate
● concise
● clear
● well structured (use shorter words rather than longer, with short
sentences)
● free of jargon (may include a few)
● of uniform verb tense, preferably past tense
♦ Important Points to Remember:

● A report should be practical and convey all the necessary

information.
● It should be well structured with a title, run into small paragraphs, and
should be factual.
● All information should be factual.
● Report should have an appropriate conclusion or recommendation.
● Word limit of 150-200 words.
Report Writing Sample Example
In order to raise funds for the victims of a recent earthquake, your school
organized a cultural night in which the student performers of your school
and those from neighbourhood schools presented various colourful
programs such as songs, dances, fancy-dress shows, one-act plays, etc.
Salim Merchant, a top singer of India also made a guest appearance. You
were also present, as a reporter, to cover the program. Write a report in
100-125 words for your paper.