Writing Reports

Presented by: Group 5

 Reports
•Specific form of writing.
•Written for a clear purpose.
•Presents facts and informations.
•Needs a quick summary addressing
highlighting points.
•Often has Appendices.
•Present and discuss research findings.
 Writing Reports
•Formal style of writing elaborately on topic.
•The tone is always formal.
•The focus is on the target audience.
•Often involve investigating and analyzing
problem.
•Includes tables, graphs, and diagrams.
•highly structured form of writing than essays.
Common Types of Reports
•Academic Reports
•Business Reports
•Scientific Reports
Academic Writing Format
•Title
•Table of Contents
•Summary
•Introduction
•Body
•Conclusion
•Recommendations
•Appendices
4 Basic Parts of Report
•Overview
•Background
•Discussion
•Conclusion
Tips on writing Reports
•Focus on the objective.
•Plan before you start writing.
•Use a clear layout.
•Keep sentences short and simple.
•Use linking words.
•Avoid passive forms where possible.
•Keep an eye on punctuation.
Purpose of writing Reports
• Transmitting information with clear
purpose, to specific audience.

•Provide readers a rationale for the

research.
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