Writing. Part 2. Домбровская И.В - 35 стр.

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                                  REPORTS
        Reports are pieces of factual writing. They are normally based on some
kind of research. Both articles and reports may deal with similar subject matter
but the treatment is different. While an article is designed to make a topic
interesting for the general reader, a report is usually written for a more informed
reader who already knows something about the subject. Reports are generally
longer and more detailed than articles.
        There are quite a few types of reports such as: survey reports, reports
assessing good and bad points, news reports, witness statements etc. Survey
reports and reports assessing good and bad points are basic ones. The first
simply provides information on a topic and gives a brief conclusion or summary
at the end. Example: a report on the educational system in a particular country,
written to help someone research the subject. The second sets out to identify
strengths and weaknesses in a particular situation and make recommendations
for improvement. Example: a report on the library facilities in a college written
at the request of the principal.
        Reports should have a clear, factual heading and may also have
subheadings which divide the writing into shorter sections. The information
should be organised and presented as clearly and logically as possible, with a
short introduction, explaining the aim of the report and how the information
was obtained and a suitable conclusion, summing up the information and
making recommendations if necessary.
        The style is usually formal and impersonal in all types of reports.
Remember that formal style includes:
• impersonal not colloquial or chatty language
• only facts not irrelevant details
• use of reporting verbs and passive voice
• no use of short forms.

Clear factual heading     Leisure Activities in Anytown

The introduction says      Introduction
what the aim of the        The aim of this report is to describe and assess the
report is and how the      leisure facilities available in Anytown. It is based on
information was            information made available by the Anytown Tourist
obtained.                  Office, and on views expressed by local people who
                           were interviewed.
                           Sport
                           Anytown has a wide range of sports facilities, both
                           public and private. There is a large modern leisure
                           centre in the High Street and facilities include a
                           swimming pool, a sports hall for judo, fencing and
                           other activities, and tennis courts. The centre runs
                           courses in all these sports and these tend to be very