This document defines a report as a text that presents information objectively as a result of systematic observation and analysis. It describes the generic structure of a report, which includes a title, general classification, and detailed description. The document also outlines common language features found in reports, such as the use of general nouns, relating verbs, present tenses, behavioral verbs, and technical terms. Finally, it lists some common types of reports, such as those found in textbooks, encyclopedias, scientific magazines, and factual reading books.