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When would I be asked to write a Report?

Engineering

Reports can outline a proposal for a project; report on progress of a project; present research and findings from a project; details the technical aspects of a project; present results from a feasibility of cost-benefit analytical study.

Education & Health Science

Practicum reports are based on experiences at prac, school or hospital. Ongoing journal enteries are qritten up into a report at the end of term. There are field and research reports.

Science and some Social Sciences

Laboratory reports outline, analyse and evaluate results from experiments. Research or field reports are findings from the field and make recommendations based on this. Feasibility studies report investigation into the feasibility of something and make recommendations accordingly. Case study reports are found especially in the areas of social welfare, social work and psychology.

Business

Report writing is frequently used in business subjects. Reports can range from short memos to lengthy reports such as cost-benefit analysis reports; research and field reports; financial reports; proposals; progress reports; health and safety reports; quality reports; and case study reports.


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