Report Writing

Report Writing

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Oral Reports Disadvantages:

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1.Lack visual advantages 2. 3.Pace of presentation cannot be controlled

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Considerations for Oral reporting 1.Know the audience 2.Properly planned 3.Organize it in logical manner 4.Gather information properly 5.Suitability of language 6.Distribute a handout 7.Reporter should take great care in giving the summary. Sarath Bhushan

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Time interval Functional Subject wise Physical form Relationship wise Formality Based on employment Sarath Bhushan

5 Steps to Report Writing1 1.Define the problem 2.Gather the necessary information 3.Analyze the information 4.Organize the information 5.Write the report

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Cover Page Title Page Letter of Transmittal Table of Contents List of Illustrations Executive Summary Report Body Sarath Bhushan

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Introduction

• Purpose and Scope; Limitations, Assumptions, and Methods

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Background/History of the Problem Body • Presents and interprets data

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Conclusions and Recommendations References or Works Cited Appendixes

• Interview transcripts, questionnaires, question tallies, printouts, and previous reports Sarath Bhushan