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Report writing
Mam Fatima Saleem
What Is Report Writing?
• In the world of business, what is a report writing and report writing
types is considered the most research_x0002_based and
qualified form of report writing that simplifies business process
and modules and creates a better understanding of the data and
facts included for the target audience.
• Report Writing is a well-organized writing process that needs
enough skill, research, and details. This report writing process is
usually time-consuming and often requires a detailed research for
which the report writer may have to visit places, meet people and
find a solid conclusion at the end of the day to write a good report.
What is a report?
A report is a methodical, well planned document which
outlines and evaluates a subject or problem, and
which may include:
• The record of an order of events
• Explanation of the implication of these events or facts
• Evaluation of the facts or results of research presented
• Discussion of the consequences of a conclusion or course
of action
• Conclusions
• References
Report Writing Format
• Every organization has a predefined report writing format
and hence a writer can’t remain stuck to a specific format
for different reports.
Types of Report Writing
Formal Report Writing
Formal Report Writing is pretty complex and time-consuming.
Usually, it demands an immense research, explanation,
references, links, lists and many other things to make the primary
point clear enough for the readers.
This type of report writing is usually preferred for an important
incident, issue or matter by big organizations. Formal report
writing is generally long and expensive.Title,Table
Contents,Summary,Introduction,Discussion,Conclusion/Recomme
-ndation,Reference/Bibliography.
Informal Report Writing
This type of report writing is comparatively easier and less
time-consuming than the formal report writing. Here, you
need to perform lesser research and it also includes lesser
components. The basic components of informal report
writing include – Introduction, Discussion &
Reference/Recommendations. Different organizations
include more components to this type as per their
requirements.
Essential guide to report writing

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Essential guide to report writing

  • 2. What Is Report Writing? • In the world of business, what is a report writing and report writing types is considered the most research_x0002_based and qualified form of report writing that simplifies business process and modules and creates a better understanding of the data and facts included for the target audience. • Report Writing is a well-organized writing process that needs enough skill, research, and details. This report writing process is usually time-consuming and often requires a detailed research for which the report writer may have to visit places, meet people and find a solid conclusion at the end of the day to write a good report.
  • 3. What is a report? A report is a methodical, well planned document which outlines and evaluates a subject or problem, and which may include: • The record of an order of events • Explanation of the implication of these events or facts • Evaluation of the facts or results of research presented • Discussion of the consequences of a conclusion or course of action • Conclusions • References
  • 4. Report Writing Format • Every organization has a predefined report writing format and hence a writer can’t remain stuck to a specific format for different reports.
  • 5. Types of Report Writing Formal Report Writing Formal Report Writing is pretty complex and time-consuming. Usually, it demands an immense research, explanation, references, links, lists and many other things to make the primary point clear enough for the readers. This type of report writing is usually preferred for an important incident, issue or matter by big organizations. Formal report writing is generally long and expensive.Title,Table Contents,Summary,Introduction,Discussion,Conclusion/Recomme -ndation,Reference/Bibliography.
  • 6. Informal Report Writing This type of report writing is comparatively easier and less time-consuming than the formal report writing. Here, you need to perform lesser research and it also includes lesser components. The basic components of informal report writing include – Introduction, Discussion & Reference/Recommendations. Different organizations include more components to this type as per their requirements.