Question

how to write a report

Answer 1

reports generally involve presenting your investigation and analysis of information or anything issue , recommending actions and making proposals .

there are many different types of reports , including business , scientific and research reports , but the basic steps for waiting them are the same.
these are outline below.
step 1. decide on ' terms of reference '.
step 2. decide on the procedure .
step 3. find the information .
step 4. decide on the structure .
step 5 . draft the first part of your report .
step 6. analyse your finding .
step 7. make recommendation .
step 8. draft the executive summary and table of contents .
step 9. compile a reference list .
step 10. revise your draft report .

Answer 2

REPORT

A report is a description of an event or an investigation of an issue or a problem.

Types of report:

1. Newspaper reports involving accidents

2. Reports on events/functions

POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND:

1. A good report should present all the necessary information as clearly as possible.
2. Write in a practical and businesslike manner.
3. Write in indirect speech and preferably in passive voice.
4. Write in third person form and avoid using pronouns like I, me or you.
5. Ornamental language is to be avoided. The contents should include details like what, when, where, why, who, how, eye-witness account, action/mishap etc.
6. The aim of the report and source from where it was obtained should be mentioned in the beginning itself.
7. It should have a proper heading and simple language, which is easy to grasp, in several small paragraphs.
8. Adhere to the word limit.

VALUE POINTS TO BE USED IN AN ACCIDENT REPORT:

1. What happened
2. Where
3. When
4. How
5. Why(if known)
6. People/vehicles involved
7. Loss of life and property
8. Eye-witness account(if any)
9. Details of accident site
10. Details of rescue and relief operation
11. Details of casualties - dead/injured/hospitalized
12. Police action/ enquiry ordered
13. Compensation to families of those killed or injured
14. Warning/recommended/action required

FORMAT OF AN ACCIDENT REPORT:

1. Heading with Byline (What)
2. Place and date
3. Where and How (Para 1)
4. When and Why (Para 2)
5. Compensation if any (Para 3)

VALUE POINTS TO BE USED IN A REPORT ON EVENT/FUNCTIONS:

1. Type of function or its name
2. Occasion
3. Date, time and place
4. Name/Designation of the Chief Guest
5. Objective and main highlight of the programme
6. Inauguration (if any)
7. Description of the event
8. Chief guest address to audience
9. Prize distribution
10. Vote of thanks
11. Conclusion
12. Contribution of the writer, if any
13. Comments about the quality of the programme

FORMAT OF AN EVENT REPORT:

1. Headline with Byline (Type/Name of function)
2. Date, time and place
3. Highlight of the programme (Para 1)
4. Description of the event (Continued...para 1)
5. Prize distribution (Para 2)
6. Chief guest's address (Continued...para 2)
7. Vote of thanks
8. Conclusion