3)+Reports

**__ PART A: __**__ REPORTS __  **//Q.A1 – What is a report? Provide at least 3 definitions.//** a)   A report is a systematic, well organized document which defines and analyses a subject or problem, and which may include:    the record of a sequence of events   interpretation of the significance of these events or facts   evaluation of the facts or results of research presented   discussion of the outcomes of a decision or course of action   conclusions   recommendations ([])    b)  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. ( [] )
 * __ REPORTS __** `

c) In the practical world of business or government, a report conveys information and (sometimes) recommendations from a   [|researcher] who has investigated a topic in detail. A report like this will usually be requested by people who need the information for a specific purpose and their request may be written in //terms of reference// or the //brief//. Whatever the report, it is important to look at the //instructions// for what is wanted A report like this differs from an [|essay] in that it is designed to provide information which will be acted on, rather than to be read by people interested in the [|ideas] for their own sake. Because of this, it has [|a different structure and layout]. ([]) ** //Q.A2 – What are the possible/ basic components or reports of reports?// **** PARTS OF A REPORT ** ** Cover Sheet  **  This should contain some or all of the following: full title of the report; your name; the name of the unit of which the project is a part; the name of the institution; the date.


 * Title Page** Full title of the report. Your name.


 * Acknowledgements** A thank you to the people who helped you.


 * Contents or Table of Contents**

Headings and subheadings used in the report with their page numbers. Remember that each new chapter should begin on a new page.

Use a consistent system in dividing the report into parts. The simplest may be to use chapters for each major part and subdivide these into sections and subsections. 1, 2, 3, etc, can be used as the numbers for each chapter. The sections for chapter 3 (for example) would be 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and so on. For a further subdivision of a subsection you can use 3.2.1, 3.2.2, and so on. ( [] ) ** //Q.A3 – What are some types for reports? // ** Some types of reports are:

( [] ) //** Q.B1 – What is annual report? Provide two definitions. **//  1. 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. ([])  2. An annual report lists the achievements and failures of an organization. It is a progress report in which every department is accounted for. ([]) //**Q.B2 – What type of a report is an annual report?**// It is a progress report. **//Q.B3 – What is a purpose of a progress report?//**  To update the client on the progress of a project. Source:  [] //** Q.B4 – Give two pieces of advice to someone who wants to write an annual report. ** // 2. Careful choice of words can enable you to convey many subtleties of meaning. ** //Q.B5 - Should the report be long or short?// ** As a general rule, the shorter the report the better the chances of attracting a fringe readership. ** Yes, annual reports usually include a chairperson's statement. **// Q.B7 - What is an ideal structure of an annual report? //**  The ideal structure of an annual report is: // Source: // [] **// Q.B8 - Visit [|//http://www.annualreports.com///]. What can one find on this website. //** This website allows users to review an annual report of every company in an easy and convenient manner.
 * 1) laboratory reports
 * 2) research reports
 * 3) field study reports
 * 4) financial reports
 * 5) technical reports
 * __ PART B: __**__ ANNUAL REPORTS __
 * Accept the facts, findings, conclusions and recommendations.
 * Decide to take the action recommended.
 * Understand everything in it without undue effort.
 * // Q.B6 - Do annual reports include a chairperson’s message? //**
 * // Q.B6 - Do annual reports include a chairperson’s message? //**
 * The Beginning**
 * Title page
 * Foreword
 * Preface
 * Acknowledgements
 * Contents page
 * Summary or Abstract
 * Introduction
 * The Middle **
 * Main body, including substructures
 * The End **
 * Conclusions
 * Recommendations
 * Appendixes
 * References
 * Bibliography
 * Glossary
 * Index.