REPORT WRITING

Question 1

What is a report?

Answer 1

A report is a written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated. It is a systematic and well organised presentation of facts and findings of an event that has already taken place somewhere. Reports are used as a form of written assessment to find out what you have learned from your reading, research or experience and to give you experience of an important skill that is widely used in the work place.

Question 2

A well-written report must possess ??

Answer 2

adherence to the specifications of report brief;
analysis of relevant information;
structuring material in a logical and coherent order;
presentation in a consistent manner according to the instructions of the report brief;
making appropriate conclusions that are supported by the evidence and analysis of the report;