1. What is a Report?
A report is a piece of factual writing that gives information about a topic.
Its purpose is to inform, explain, or present findings clearly and logically.
Examples of reports:
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School activity report
Science or Geography report
Informational report on an issue (e.g. pollution, health, transport)
2. Purpose of a Report
A report is written to:
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Give clear information
Present facts, not opinions
Explain results, causes, or effects
Help readers understand a topic easily
3. Features of a Good Report
A good report:
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Is written in a formal tone
Uses clear headings and subheadings
Is written in the third person (he, she, it, they)
Uses past or present tense correctly
Includes facts, figures, and examples
Is well organised and logical
4. Structure of an Informational Report
1. Title
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States clearly what the report is about
Should be short and specific
Example: An Informational Report on Water Pollution
2. Introduction
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Explains the topic of the report
Gives background information
States the purpose of the report
Example:
This report provides information about the causes and effects of water pollution.
3. Main Body
(Organised into sections with headings)
Each section should focus on one key idea.
Common sections include:
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Definition or Overview
Causes
Effects
Types or Characteristics
Examples or Case Studies
Each paragraph should:
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Start with a topic sentence
Include facts and explanations
Use formal language
4. Findings / Information Details
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Presents important facts, data, or observations
May include statistics or comparisons
Written in an objective and factual tone
5. Conclusion / Summary
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Summarises the main points
Restates the importance of the topic
Does not introduce new information
6. Recommendations.
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Suggests actions or solutions
Uses modal verbs like should, could, may