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EAPP

STEM 11 | Janna Mariz Layno

Lesson 8: Writing A Report

Report Basic Qualities of Good Report


→ a statement of the results of an 1. Objective, not subjective point of view
investigation or of any matter on which 2. Accurate, not sloppy presentation of facts,
definite information is required. numbers, statistics and data
→ aims to inform, as clearly and succinctly 3. Honest, not incomplete or false details and
as possible. results
→ a highly structured form of writing. 4. Brief and direct sentences
→ it is an account given of a particular
matter, especially in the form of an official Report Writing Process
document, after thorough investigation or 1. Analyze the task.
consideration by an appointed person → Identify the purpose and the audience.
→ it should be easy to read and professional → The purpose statement contains
in its presentation. words like: “The aim of this research
is to investigate/analyze/….”
Report writing is an essential skill for
2. Brainstorm to determine the issues.
professionals in almost every field: → Decide the issues and topics that are
accountants, teachers, graphic designers, relevant to the purpose of the
and information scientists. research
→ Identify possible sources to address
Why do we write reports? the issues
 To present the findings and result
3. Collect Information.
 To keep records
→ Gather information.
 To tell about failures and successes → Conduct any tests, survey, or other
 To tell the progress of the research tasks
project/research
4. Sort information and plan an outline
Good Report should: → Organize the information under
headings and subheadings.
 Meet the needs of the readers
 Answer the questions 5. Finalize your research
 It is at the right level for readers → Focuses on providing evidence from
 Clear logical structure other studies to expand main points

Things to remember: 6. Write the report


1. Do not use to many styles. → Write the introduction and
methodology first, then findings,
2. Avoid all caps (difficult to read)
discussion and conclusions- related to
3. Double Space 4. Number Placement the purpose
(bottom center) → Reference carefully. Acknowledge the
5. The paper to be used should be 8 ½ x 11 source of information, whether quoting
(Letter) directly or paraphrasing
6. Margins
→ Top and Sides- 1” 7. Edit and proofread
→ Focus on logic and coherence first.
→ Bottom- 1 ½”
→ Left and Right- 1.25”
→ Then proofread for spelling,
punctuation, and grammar errors.
Report Structure

7. Body
1. Letter of Transmittal → A report of Primary Research would
→ A Salutation include
→ The purpose of the letter → Literature review
→ The main finding of the report → Method
→ Any important considerations → Findings of result
→ An acknowledgement of any significant → Discussion
help → A report of secondary research
→ An expression of pleasure and → Information organized under
gratitude appropriate topics with sub heading
→ Analysis/ discussion of the source of
2. Title Page reporting
→ Title
→ Writer/Organization 8. Conclusion/Summary
→ Date → Summarize what has been
→ Person/group who commissioned the discovered
report → Repeat the question
→ Give the answer
3. Table of Content → Outline the findings of the research
→ Accurate, clear layout → Do not introduce new information in
→ Section numbering system and the conclusion
indentation → Analysis of the advantages and
→ Pages numbers disadvantages of various courses of
→ List of illustrations if applicable action
4. List of abbreviations and/or glossary 9. Recommendations
→ Arranged alphabetically → Based on conclusions
→ Practical /Specific
5. Executive summary/Abstract → Well organized with the most important
→ Appropriate length first
→ Complete summary of key
information 10. Bibliography
→ Informative, not descriptive, in form → Texts consulted but not referred to
→ Impersonal tone directly in the report
→ Connected prose
11. Appendices
6. Introduction → Placed at end of a report if included
→ Relating topic to wider field → Arranged in the order referred to in the
→ Necessary background information report
→ Purpose of report
→ Scope of report
→ Explanation of arrangement of report
sections

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