Abhishek Shukla

IMB2010027
Reports are designed to convey and record
information that will be of practical use to the
reader. It is organized into discrete units of
specific and highly visible information. Reports
are often used to display the result of an
experiment, investigation, or inquiry. The
audience may be public or private, an individual
or the public in general. Reports are used in
government, business, education, science, and
other fields.
Reports are like another form to communicate
effectively. They are also a way to analyze ones
knowledge and skills. Once information is in
hand the main thing is how one manages to
organize and presents the information. The
proper formatted reports are one of the
most essential tools used for business proposals
and by a number of organizations. These reports
when are read by the targeted person will
provide useful information in such a
good manner that will increase your credibility
as a person and as an organization as well.
Define objective
Collection of facts
Analysis of facts
Drawing conclusion
Set up recommendation
Define the problem & purpose
Develop a central idea
Identify Issues involved
Identify sources of data
Decide methods of data collection
Define criteria for analysis
Prepare an outline of report
Front Matter
Cover page
Title page
Letter of Transmittal
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
List of illustrations
Abstract
Introduction
Description
Analysis
Conclusion
Recommendation
Summary
Appendices
References
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Progress Report
Routine Report
Statutory Report
Persuasive Report
Policy Manuals
Status Report
Research Report

Informative
Evaluative/Interpretative
Routine
The language has to be objective,direct,clear and
understandable.
Literary or ornamental words are avoided.
No emotional words or expression.
Facts and data is concrete and relevant.
Analysis presented is truthful and impartial.
Variety and Creativity in presenting thoughts.
Clichs have to be avoided.
Avoid jargons.
Avoid foreign words.
Avoid complex sentences.
Use illustrations in proper format.

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