How do I write a short report?
I have to write a short report "explaining the rights of individuals who use local health centres and centres for homeless people". Can somebody tell me how I would go about writing a report, where to start ect...
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Begin your short report with an Introduction heading. Include a statement about the report's subject, an explanation of why the report was written and a summary of its contents. Also mention the intention of the report, which is usually to help the reader make a decision about something.
Present the facts about the subject clearly and concisely, but compose a complete report, giving the reader all the information necessary to make an informed decision. Present the most important information first, keeping in mind the decision that needs to be made.
Use appropriate first-level headings (for example, Facts, Discussion, Findings, Costs, Limitations, Advantages, Conclusions, and so on). Under these, use more specific second-level headings.
Be objective in your report, presenting both sides of an issue when possible and clearly separating fact from opinion.
Cite your sources to persuade the reader of your information-gathering reliability. These may include interviews, articles, company records, surveys, your own observation, and so on.
Share your recommendations if asked to do so, using an appropriate first-level heading such as Recommendations or Suggestions, followed again by more specific second-level headings. Use a numbered or bulleted list if presenting more than two. When persuading your reader, always give your strongest argument first.
Proofread your short report carefully before sending it to the reader.
use a pen or pencil