Reports

__REPORTS __ A report is a very formal document that is written for a variety of purposes, generally in the sciences, social sciences, engineering and business disciplines. Generally, findings pertaining to a given or specific task are written up into a report. It should be noted that reports are considered to be legal documents in the workplace and, thus, they need to be precise, accurate and difficult to misinterpret. ([])
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 * //__ Q.A1 __//** **//__ - What is a report? Provide at least 3 definitions (remember to identify the source) __//**

A report is a very formal document that is written for a variety of purposes, generally in the sciences, social sciences, engineering and business disciplines. Generally, findings pertaining to a given or specific task are written up into a report. It should be noted that reports are considered to be legal documents in the workplace and, thus, they need to be precise, accurate and difficult to misinterpret. (http://clc.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/view.do?page=1397)

A report is a presentation of facts and findings, usually as a basis for recommendations; written for a specific readership, and probably intended to be kept as a record. []
 * //__ Q.A2 __//**//__ **- What are the possible/ basic components or parts of reports?** __//

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**//__ Q.A3 __//**//__ - **What are some types of reports?** __// ([]) __ANNUAL REPORTS __ **//__ PART B: __//** An annual report lists the achievements and failures of an organisation. It is a progress report in which every department is accounted for. ([]) An annual report is a record of a company's financial performance and operations for the year. Publicly traded companies produce annual reports to tell shareholders, prospective investors, customers and others what happened. ([]) An annual report is a progress report.
 * laboratory reports || health and safety reports ||
 * research reports || case study reports ||
 * field study reports || cost-benefit analysis reports ||
 * proposals || comparative advantage reports ||
 * progress reports || feasibility studies ||
 * technical reports || instruction manuals ||
 * financial reports || ||
 * Q.B1 ** - **__What is an annual report? Provide two definitions. (identify source)__**
 * //__ Q.B2 __//****//__ - What type of report is an annual report? __//**

You write a progress report to inform a supervisor, associate, or customer about progress you've made on a project over a certain period of time. The project can be the design, construction, or repair of something, the study or research of a problem or question, or the gathering of information on a technical subject. You write progress reports when it takes well over three or four months to complete a project. ([]) It does not matter, but as a general rule, the shorter the report the better the chances of attracting a fringe readership. **//__ Q.B6 __//**//__ **– Do annual reports include a chairperson’s message?** __// Yes, actually annuals reports include a chairperson ´s statement.
 * //__ Q.B3 __//** – **//__What is the purpose of a progress report?__//**
 * //__ Q.B4 __//**//__ **– Give two pieces of advice to someone who wants to write an annual report.** __//
 * Selectivity : ** Careful choice of words can enable you to convey many subtleties of meaning.
 * Accuracy : ** Check that everything you write is factually accurate. The facts should be capable of being verified. Moreover, arguments should be soundly based and your reasoning should be logical. You should not write anything that will misinform, mislead or unfairly persuade your readers. If you do, you will be doing a disservice not only to yourself but also to your department and organisation. Accurate information is essential for effective communication and decision making.
 * //__ Q.B5 __//**//__ **– Should the report be long or short?** __//

**//__ Q.B7 __//**//__ – **What is an ideal structure of an annual report?** __// An ideal strusture of an annual report depends on the nature of the organisation and the readership. Here is one possible format: http://www.howtobooks.co.uk/business/reports/annual.asp
 * contents list
 * what the organisation does
 * some of the year's highlights
 * chairperson's statement
 * main body (possibly department to department, or task to task)
 * accounts
 * appendixes.

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 * //__ Q.B8 __//**//__ **– Visit []. What can one find on this website?** __//