Term ‘Report’ is derived from the Latin ‘Reportare’ which means to carry back(re=back+portare=to carry).

A formal communication written for a specific purpose including description of procedures followed for collection and analysis of data their significance, the conclusions drawn from them and recommendations if required.

Routine Reports Research Reports Information and Analytical Reports Committee Reports

FRONT MATTER

Cover Title page Copyright notice Forwarding letter Acknowledgement Table of contents List of illustrations Abstract and Summary

INTRODUCTION

DISCUSSION or DESCRIPTION

RECOMMENDATION

APPENDICES LIST OF REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY INDEX

An orderly and objective communication of factual information that serves a business purpose.

Information and Analytical reports are the two types of Business Reports.

Each kind of report should bring out the facts clearly.

It should also highlight the alternative viewpoints. Pros and cons of the issue should be duly dealt. The report writer should keep out any bias or

exaggeration while stating the facts. Appropriate annexure: covers additional

information which include charts, graphs, relevant statistics, questionnaires etc.

We should go carefully through the notes and try to visualise the entire report before writing.

Follow the outline closely.Start writing immediately.

Determining the factors of the problem.

Overall topicsHypothesisComparisons

Construct the outline. Outline forms the basis for the table of contents.

The outline is designed to meet the objective of the report.

Maintain a judicial attitude.

Consult with others.

At last interpretations of the findings.

Leak and loss of information .Wrong interpretations and hence inferences.

In any sort of profession it is almost certain. 75% of the time is spent by an engineer,

business executive, Govt. officer in writing reports or processing them.

Large no. of important decisions in business industry or Govt. are taken on the basis of info. Presented or recommendation made in reports.

Rightly said that for running an industry or a business efficiently the skill of report writing is as necessary as good equipment and quality raw materials.

examples A report on Indian Fashion Industry. A report on state of design education in

India. A report on garment export from India. A report on handloom industry in the

country. A report on organic farming in India. A report on Hyper Markets in India. A report cash and carry outlets in India.