WRITING A REPORT
A report is similar to an essay in that both need:
A report differs from an essay in that a report:
Presentation and style are important. First impressions count, so consider these simple tips:
- formal style
- introduction, body and conclusion
- analytical thinking
- careful proof-reading and neat presentation.
A report differs from an essay in that a report:
- presents information, not an argument
- is meant to be scanned quickly by the reader
- uses numbered headings and sub-headings
- uses short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where applicable
- uses graphics wherever possible (tables, graphs, illustrations)
Presentation and style are important. First impressions count, so consider these simple tips:
- use plenty of white space
- ensure the separate parts of your report stand out clearly
- use subheadings
- allow generous spacing between the elements of your report
- use dot points/ numbers/ letters to articulate these elements
- use tables and figures (graphs, illustrations, maps etc) for clarification.
- number each page