INFORMAL REPORT

• The informal report, or short

report, is more condensed than
the formal report, but it is just as
important. The writing style and
audience for the short report are
the same as for the formal report.
• An informal report can be used to
share information with one
person or a small group of
people.
• It is generally brief and direct and
can be delivered in email or
memo format.
 10 things to do in making
informal report

1. Identify topics
2. Identify and analyze the
audience, purpose and situations
3. Do the necessary
research and investigation
4. Identify the thing you can describe
5. Discuss step by step
6. Identify the real causes
7. Setting up and collecting
data from research
8. Organizing and roughing-draft
informal report
9. Considering the format
10. Reviewing and revising
 ELEMENTS OF AN INFORMAL REPORT

• Subject
The subject is a brief description of the report. It is
placed in the subject line of an email or a memo.
•   Introduction
The introduction, which should be short and to the
point, lets readers know why they should read the
report.
•  Facts
This section provides essential details about the
subject and answers the question: "What does the
reader need to know?"
•   Feedback
Feedback regarding the subject such as feelings,
opinions. Interpretations, or recommendations may
not be necessary. But, if it is, then it should be logical,
clear, and concise.
•  Conclusion
The conclusion summarizes the report. It underscores
the most important facts and parts of the feedback
section