The document provides guidance on the typical structure of a report, including that it should have a title that describes the topic, an introduction stating what the report is about, a body with one or two paragraphs supporting the main ideas and containing titles, a conclusion summarizing the ideas and providing final thoughts. It also notes that a report aims to give factual information to specialized readers, uses a formal tone, and may include recommendations based on the presented facts.

1. STRUCTURE OF A
REPORT

2. PURPOSE:
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To give factual information about
something. For example: a subject, event,
place, service…
TYPICAL READERS:
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People who read specialised magazines.
For example: shool/college magazine,
food magazine…

3. ORGANISATION OF THE TEXT:
Title of your report: it should be
descriptive, that is to say, it has to
describe the topic of the report.
2. Introduction: a statement about what
the report is about.
3. Body: one or two paragraphs supporting
your ideas. They should contain titles.
4. Conclusion: it should summarize your
ideas and provide final thoughts.
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4. FEATURES:
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Language style: neutral or formal, never
informal.
Sequencing words are often used:
firstly, secondly, in conclusion…
It often contains recommendations
based on the facts presented.
Text marking words like below and
above can be used to talk about
something you are going to say or have
said.
Objective and factual ideas.