A typical report is structured in this way:
(Illustration adapted from: Eunson, B 2007 Business writing, Wiley, Milton, QLD.)
Note: Reports can be formatted in various ways, and may include sections (or parts) not included in this example. Check with your teacher or lecturer to confirm the type of format required for your assignment.
Review your work before submitting.
Make sure that you have:
Source: Content adapted from: University of NSW, "Writing a Report", viewed August 2020,
Before you begin writing your report ...
Set your objectives
Assess your audience
Decide on the information you need
Prepare, test and revise your framework
(Adapted from: Bowden, J 2011 Writing a report, 9th ed, How To Books, Oxford.)
Laboratory reports provide an account of experimental research procedures and results. View more
Field reports are about the observations made, and the data gathered, on field trips, whereas technical reports convey technical information about the progress or results of research and development.
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