This article throws light upon the three main section of a report. The sections are: 1. Introduction 2. Body of the Report 3. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations. Section # 1. Introduction: The introduction of a report i. Contextualizes the report by tying it to a problem or an assignment. ii. States the purpose of the report iii. Previews the report's [...]
This article throws light upon the top eight types of report. The types are: 1. Formal or Informal Reports 2. Short or Long Reports 3. Informational or Analytical Reports 4. Proposal Report 5. Vertical or Lateral Reports 6. Internal or External Reports 7. Periodic Reports 8. Functional Reports. Type # 1. Formal or Informal Reports: Formal reports are carefully structured; [...]
This article throws light upon the four main steps of report writing. The steps are: 1. Defining the Problem and the Purpose 2. Zeroing in on the Problem 3. Developing the Statement of Purpose 4. Identifying Issues for Investigation. Report Writing: Step # 1. Defining the Problem and the Purpose: Research studies often have both a statement of the problem [...]