10 Questions
A formal report is typically written in a simple and informal style.
False
An informal report may include introductory and prefatory parts.
False
Informal reports are mainly used to convey routine messages.
True
A credit report falls under the category of informal reports.
False
Formal reports may be in the form of launching a new technology.
True
A business report is an informal document that contains subjective information.
False
In a technical report, the researcher details the results of an inquiry to a specific audience.
False
Business reports are mainly used for external communication purposes within an organization.
False
A report is a document that covers all aspects of the subject matter of study in a concise manner.
True
The objective of the 'Guess my Parts' activity is to help students differentiate between business and technical reports.
False
Study Notes
Definition and Characteristics of a Report
- A report is a comprehensive document that covers all aspects of a subject matter, presenting results of an experiment, investigation, research, or inquiry to a specific audience.
Characteristics of a Report
- Presents information, not an argument
- Meant to be scanned quickly by the reader
- Uses numbered headings and subheadings
- Composed of short and concise paragraphs
- Uses graphic illustrations such as tables, graphs, pie charts, etc.
- May have an abstract or an executive summary
- May or may not have references or bibliography
- Often contains recommendations and/or appendices
Types of Reports
Informal Reports
- Functions to inform, analyze, and recommend
- May be in the form of a memo, financial report, monthly activities report, development report, research, etc.
- Written according to an institution's style and rules
- Introductory and prefatory parts are not required
- Used for conveying routine messages
Types of Informal Reports
- Progress report
- Sales activity report
- Personnel evaluation
- Financial report
- Feasibility report
- Literature review
- Credit report
Formal Reports
- An official report that contains a collection of detailed information, research, and data necessary to make decisions
- Formal, complex, and used at an official level
- Often a written account of a major project
- May be in the form of launching a new technology or a new project line, results of a study or an experiment, a review of developments in the field, etc.
Business Report
- An official document that contains factual information, statistical data, research findings, or any other form of information relevant to the course of the job
- A formal document written to-the-point to convey information in a concise yet clear manner
- Majorly used for internal communication within an organization
Technical Report
- A document written by a researcher detailing the results of a project and submitted to the sponsor of that project
- Not peer-reviewed unless subsequently published in a peer-reviewed journal
This quiz is about the 'Guess My Parts' motivational activity from the business and technical report by Ramica Lea Tivera & Nika Toyado. Participants form groups and play a game where they must guess words with guidance from their team members. The objective is for students to understand the concept of reporting in a fun and interactive way.
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