Definition:-

A report is a form of writing that gives

information about an event, situation or
process to someone who wants it.
Caution
1. What the report is about ?
2. Who it is meant for?
3. What it will be used for?
Types of reports
Newspaper reports
Reports of scientific experiments and
processes
Official reports
Newspaper reports and general reports
It covers current events and everyday incidents in the
country and abroad
It deals with the variety of subjects such as education,
entertainment, commerce and industry, politics,
sports, science and stories of human interest.
It consists of a direct presentation of facts relating to
a situation or event. (impersonal and objective)
Typical features of newspaper
reports
1.The verb in the headline/heading is either
in simple present tense or in past
participle form.
e.g.President leaves for SAARC meets
Deogiri fort given a facelift
Book by Y. K. Reddy to be released