Characteristics of report writing

We are familiar with technical report writing, here are the characteristics of report writing. These points will help to make an effective report.

1. TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING CHARACTERISTICS OF REPORT WRITING ROLL NO:18CS05

2. CHARACTERISTICS OF REPORT WRITING: CLEAR STRUCTURE : A report should have a clear , logical structure. A good structure will help to decide where to put each fact or idea. SELECTIVITY: Selectivity in words is very important . Careful choice of words enables to convey the meaning in a correct way. OBJECTIVIITY: Repot is not an essay . It deals problem with a purpose. Therefore is important to look at all sides of the problem without being biased. It is important to make own conventions, beliefs, likes and dislikes at side. ACCURACY: The report should be factually accurate. Therefore it is important to verify the facts before framing them into a report .There should not be any space for misguidance and misinformation. The information given should be accurate. 2

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF REPORT WRITING: 3 CLARITY: The report should be clear enough to answer the questions in the minds of the readers. SIMPLICITY: Difficult vocabulary and complicated sentences do not enhance the quality of report. Short sentences and straight forward language should be used. SECTIONS & SUBSECTIONS: Each point should fit logically into sections. One section should contain one point which can be further discussed in subsections. Do not have to much material in each section. HEADING & SUB-HEADINGS: Have a sequence of headings and sub-headings which will help readers to find the information they need. CONCLUSION: Conclude with raising key issues and points with suggestions for research/practice as appropriate. SENSITIVITY: Sensitivity to problems and processors of research undertaken for example : ethics, communication.

4. IF YOU CAN’T EXPLAIN IT SIMPLY YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND IT WELL ENOUGH.” - ALBERT EINSTEIN 4

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