Name : Nyimas Tazkiah Muharomah / 3114120042

Class : 3 Sipil 2 Siang

Summarize Of Writing A Report

Sources : http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/writing/writing-resources/reports

http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/studying/study-support/academic-skills/report-
writing

https://life.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/CL_D-report-writing-08-2015.pdf

http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/general/report/index.xml

http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/report-writing-format.html

http://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.02%20Reports.htm

1. What is a report?

A report is written for a clear purpose and to a particular audience. Specific information and
evidence are presented, analysed and applied to a particular problem or issue. The
information is presented in a clearly structured format making use of sections and headings so
that the information is easy to locate and follow.

2. Types of Reports
Bussiness report :
examine how an organisation can achieve an objective
highlight a problem and suggest a solution.
offer information, interpretation (e.g. product surveys), analysis and recommendations
Experimental/Labratory report :
an experiment or research
what was achieved during the course of the experiment
what was concluded and how this compares with previous published results.
Technical design report :
solve a problem
recommend a design.
3. Differences between a report and an essay

a. A report is similar to an essay in that both need :

 to be written in a formal style

an introduction, body and conclusion

analytical thinking

extensive researching for information and evidence to support a conclusion

careful proofreading and neat presentation.

b. A report is different to an essay in that a report :

is a presentation of facts and information, rather than a discussion of various opinions

is often written for a very specific audience (e.g. an organisation that has
commissioned a report)

is structured so that it may be scanned quickly by the reader

uses numbered headings and subheadings (e.g. 2.1 Executive summary)

uses short, concise paragraphs and dot points, where applicable

uses graphics wherever possible (tables, graphs, illustrations)

may need an abstract (sometimes called an executive summary)

makes recommendations

does not always need references and a bibliography

often has appendices.

4. Report structure

One important advantage that a report has over other written communication is that it follows
a standardised format. This enables readers to find and focus on specific parts of information.
Most reports are modelled on the following structure (modified where necessary).
1. Transmittal document
2. Title page
3. Table of contents
4. Abstract/Executive Summary
5. Introduction
6. Discussion
7. Conclusions
8. Recommendations
9. Bibliography.
5. Report writing procedure

Planing and Research Writing Formatting, Revising and Proofreading

6. Characteristics of an effective report

A report is a structured written presentation directed to interested readers in response to some

specific purpose, aim or request. There are many varieties of reports, but generally their
function is to give an account of something, to answer a question, or to offer a solution to a
problem. An effective report is:
Appropriate to its purpose and audience
Accurate
Logical
Clear and concise
Well organised with clear section headings.

7. What makes a good report?

Two of the reasons why reports are used as forms of written assessment are:

to find out what you have learned from your reading, research or experience;

to give you experience of an important skill that is widely used in the work place.

An effective report presents and analyses facts and evidence that are relevant to the
specific problem or issue of the report brief. All sources used should be acknowledged
and referenced throughout, in accordance with the preferred method of your department.
For further information see the Learning Development guide: Avoiding Plagiarism. The
style of writing in a report is usually less discursive than in an essay, with a more direct
and economic use of language. A well written report will demonstrate your ability to:
understand the purpose of the report brief and adhere to its specifications;

gather, evaluate and analyse relevant information;

structure material in a logical and coherent order;

present your report in a consistent manner according to the instructions of the report
brief;

make appropriate conclusions that are supported by the evidence and analysis of the
report;

make thoughtful and practical recommendations where required.