Technical Technical ReportReport

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Definition-Report is usually a peace of factual writing, based on evidence, containing organized information on a particular topic and/or analysis of that topic.

-The word ‘report’ is derived from the Latin term ‘reportare’ which means ‘to bring back’.

Report Writing: Objectives-To present a record of accomplished work- To record an experiment- To record findings and technical specifications- To record schedule and time tables for a long term plan- To document current status- To record and clarify complex information for future reference- To present information to a large number of people (organized info. & recommendations)

Characteristics of Report- Precision: investigation, analysis & recommendations should be given accurately.-Factual details: helps decision making.- Relevance- Reader orientation- Objectivity of recommendations: no self interest- Simple & unambiguous language- Clarity & brevity- Grammatical accuracy-Special format: cover, title page, table content, list of illustrations, letter of transmittal, appendices- Illustrations: tables, graphs, drawings, charts, maps, photographs- Homogeneity: one topic at a time- Documentation: acknowledgement

Types of ReportOn the basis of purpose, frequency or mode of reporting, reports can be classified as following:1- Informative or Analytical (purpose)2- Periodic or Special (frequency)3- Oral or Written (mode of presentation)