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Argjent Veseli
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Mr.Honsberger
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Introduction
There are several ways in which to proceed with writing a report.
The circumstances under which a report is to the written dictate to a
large extent the way in which the writer begins. (Blow)
If a report is to be written as a class assignment, there will likely
be at least two constraints on the report written. There are: (1) Size:
Very often, teachers (or instructors) will assign a report that is to fall
within a specified size range (for example, ten to twelve typewriter
pages); and (2) Content: The students report writer is most often
required to either write on an assigned topic or a topic specifically
related to a given field of study.
Reports written for business purposes generally do not have size
restrictions, although in some causes a client may specify that
progress reports and the like are not to exceed a given number of
pages. The content of business reports, of course, in dictated by the
circumstances. Thus, the writer never has to decide what to write
about.
Reports written for social, fraternal, or similar organizations
probably have the fewest constraints. This type of report is the not
usually
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the writer must begin to use research skills. After examining the
encyclopedias, history texts , and current periodicals (such as Natural
History, National Geographic Magazine, Smithsonian), with the help of
the card catalog and the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature, the
writer can get a feel for the amount of resource material that is
available as well as the extent of detail with which the subject is
treated.
Background. If the report writer has ample time (and intends to invest
in researching and writing the report), it is a good idea to undertake a
report on a topic on which with writer has limited knowledge. This well
increase the benefits of having completed such as an exercise by
expanding the writers store of information. However, if the time to be
spent on the report is severely limited, the writer may want to select a
topic that is familiar so that the direction that the report will take and
ways of organizing the material are not as difficult to deal with.
Orderly Research
Considerable time and energy can be saved
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the sacks, the cards are sorted into four to six stacks that relate
to each other; a short phrase is written to sum up their content. These
short phrases will be subtopics for the outline. The writer will find that
some bending may be necessary, but for the most part this proves a
simplified method of organizing research material. (Bagg)
As the writer follows these steps, the frustration of report writing
will be minimized. With added experience, of course, the writer will find
ways in which to customize the process to fit the individuals working
and writing style.
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Contents
Page
Introduction..................................................................................1
Square One- Selecting The Topic..................................................2
Scope................................................................................. 2
Interest............................................................................... 3
Availability of Reference Material.......................................3
Background........................................................................4
Orderly Research..........................................................................4
Check Document Sources...................................................5
Gather Material..................................................................6
Organize Material...............................................................6
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Works Cited
Bagg, James. "The Overused Essay." The Journal of Student
Learning (2007): 22-26. (Periodical)
Blow, Joseph. Essays Are for Everyone. New York: Honsco Publishing
Inc., 1999.
Light, Budd. Student Learning Project. 15 November 2010. 3
December 2013 <Http://www.dsbn.org>. (web site)
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