{ REPORT WRITING} GROUP MEMBERS FATIMA SALEEM B-27958 FATIHA FATIMA B-27979 AYAT TANVEER B-28003 TEHREEM SHAKOOR B-28093
LEARNING OUTCOMES WE WILL LEARN ABOUT: HOW TO WRITE A REPORT STRUCTURE OF A REPORT IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCTION ,BODY AND CONCLUSION
WHAT IS A REPORT? A report is a formal document that provides information, analysis, or recommendations on a particular topic or issue.
HOW TO WRITE A REPORT? 7 STEPS: 1. Choose a topic 2. Conduct research 3. Write a thesis statement 4 .Prepare an outline 5 .Write a rough draft 6 .Revise and edit format 7. Proofread and check for mistakes
1.CHOOSE TOPIC There’s adequate information It’s something you’re interested in
2. CONDUCT RESEARCH: DIVERSE RESOURCES LIBRARY RESEARCH SCHOLARLY SOURCES CROSS REFERENCE THOROUGH NOTES WHILE RESEARCH
3.Thesis statement : IDENTIFY MAIN THEME WRITE A STRONG THESIS STATEMENT SHOULD NOT CONTAIN OWN OPINION TYPES: STRAIGHTFORWARD REPORT: >Presents a factual summary Persuasive report >Presents an argument to be proven
4.Prepare outline: STEP 1: Start with your main idea STEP 2: IDENTIFY KEY POINTS STEP 3: CREATE OUTLINE WHY MAKE A PLAN? HELP TO SEE OVERALL STRUCTURE ENSURE YOUR REPORT MAKE SENSE AND EASY TO FOLLOW SAVES TIME 5.Rough draft: Follow your outline- Don't worry about mistakes Write naturally and relaxed Don't expect perfection Focus on ideas, not details Mistakes can be corrected later
6.Revise and edit format: Take a break Reread for major issues- Fix "big picture" mistakes Check data & evidence Rewrite as needed Refer to self-editing tips 7.PROOFREAD AND CHECK MISTAKES: Proofread and check for mistakes- Optimize wording- Check for: >Grammatical mistakes - > Spelling mistakes Use Grammarly
STRUCTURE OF A REPORT: >EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Summarizes the report's main points Stands alone at the beginning Helps readers know what to expect Mostly used for official reports
>INTRODUCTION: Introduces the topic Explains the purpose Provides background information States the thesis statement Prepares the reader for the report's content
>BODY: Presents major discoveries Organized into headings and subheadings Provides detailed information Includes data, analysis, and discussions Makes up the majority of the report
>CONCLUSION: The conclusion is where you gather all the info in your report and make a final judgment. It's where you share your own opinions and interpretations.
IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCTION ,BODY AND CONICLUSION : INTRODUCTION: Sets the tone and establishes context . Engages readers and clarifies the report's purpose . Provides a roadmap for what follows.
>BODY: Contains the substance of the report . Presents evidence, analysis, and discussion . Offers depth and supports conclusions.
> CONCLUSION: Summarizes key findings and insights . Reinforces the main message and its significance . Leaves a memorable impression and often suggests further action.