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You've just been assigned to write a report but don't know where to start. Don't worry, wikiHow will help! Follow these steps to write a basic report in no time.

Steps

Part 1 of 5: Choosing topics

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   Understand the assigned work. If your teacher, expert, or supervisor gives you a report writing guide, read them carefully. What does the job require? Do you need to inform readers about your topic? In general, if you are writing a report for elementary and middle school, you will be asked to present your topic without introducing your subjective opinion. The rest of the work requires you to convince the reader how to perceive the topic, or analyze it. Ask the teacher any questions that arise as soon as possible.
   • Remember that if your purpose is to inform readers only, don't include any personal opinions or compelling elements in the report.

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   Choose your favorite topic. Being passionate about a topic will make you write the best you can. Of course, sometimes you don't have the right to choose the topic. If this is the case, try to find something related to the assigned topic that inspires you. Always make sure that your ideas are written down to the teacher's request for reporting in the right direction.
   • If the report requires writing about a specific event of the 1965 years in Vietnam, and you do not like history very much but in return you like music and cinema, focus on the report in the direction of music. cinematography of the 1965 and its inclusion in events that occurred at that time. But remember to include as many other details as the topic requires.

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   Select the original topic. If you're writing a report to present to class, choose original and engaging topics. If you are the third person to report on "Post Sapa" that day, it is likely that you will not be noticed anymore. To avoid repeating, ask your teacher which topic has been selected.
   • If the topic you want has been picked up by someone else, try to find a different aspect of it to present. For example, if you want to make a report on "Sapa Climate", but someone has already chosen that topic, then you can focus on the tourism or nature side of Sapa. It can be debated how Sapa's particular climate has contributed to tourism here, how different you feel here, or any recent changes that have occurred there.

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   Remember, you can change the subject. If at the beginning of your research on the selected topic and you realize you cannot find any information about it, or if the topic is too broad, you can always change the subject, as long as it is not over. subject submission deadline.
   • If you find that the topic is too broad, choose a specific part of the topic to focus on. For example, if you want to make a report on Fairs around the World, but then find that there's too much to say, and too many variations to fit into a topic, pick one. specific markets, such as the Pacific-Panama International Merchandise Exhibition, and focus on it.
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Part 2 of 5: Research topic

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   Study the topic. Make sure you have sufficient resources for your writing (your tutorial should cover the recommended number of resources available to your teacher).
   • If you write a report about a specific character, study that character's life - how was their childhood? What important thing did they do? How is their family life?
   • If you report about an event, find out what other events led to the event, what actually happened during the event, and what the consequences were.

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   To the library. Libraries are a great place to find information. Search the library's database to see if there are books or materials related to your topic. If you're having trouble, ask your librarian for help.
   • If you find a good book that encapsulates your topic, look at the references (usually listed at the end of the book). These resources often lead you to more useful information.

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   Certainly the resources you get online are well known. If you are using the internet to search for information on a topic, always make sure to verify what you find. Choose from information gathered by renowned experts in the field you are researching, government agency websites, and informational newspapers. Avoid forums and untrustworthy sources.
   • If you're writing a report about a particular person, a company, or a place, check their websites.

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   Save all the information you find. Write each source on a flashcard. Write down all the information you can find on that source (eg author, date of publication, publisher / website, publisher, page number where you found the information, and so on) so that you can easily write references later. advertisement

Part 3 of 5: Before writing the report

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   Start with your points. The thesis statements are the main idea in your report. Your thesis will summarize what you want to prove in your essay. All of the following sentences in the body should link to your thesis point, so make sure it's wide enough to cover your entire essay. If you are simply reporting on a specific topic, write your thesis statement with no opinion-based information. If you write your report for the purpose of convincing someone about your topic, or to delve deeply into your topic, your thesis statement should include the argument you intend to prove in the report.
   • Example of a thesis statement going straight to the point (Thesis 1): The three main halls of the Pacific-Panama International Merchandise Show are filled with today's modern works and represent the innovation spirit of the Progressive era.
   • An example of a convincing or analytical argument (Thesis 2): The Panamanian-Pacific International Commodity Show was originally intended to celebrate the spirit of Progression, but in reality it contained deep racism and white rule of rule, causing most visitors to choose to ignore or celebrate it.

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   Outline. Outline will help you visualize what your writing will look like. Outline can be written in a straight list, information grid or concept diagram. Start with your thesis statement and then choose the three major ideas related to the thesis statement you want to include in your essay. Write down the details for each major idea.
   • Your big ideas should support your point. They should be evidence to support your argument.
   • Main idea example for Thesis 1Exhibitions at Court of the Universe, Exhibitions at Court of the Four Seasons Building, Exhibitions at Court of Abundance.
   • Main idea example for Thesis 2: Racism in 'Joy Zone', 'The End of the Trail' statue, and 'Race Betterment' lecture presence at fair.

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   Decide how you will format the post. The structure of your post depends on the topic you choose. If writing a report about a character, it makes more sense to structure the report in chronological order.
   • For Argument 1, the report will be structured as a space fair guide - the report will discuss the main display of each major building at the fair (Court of the Universe building. , Court of the Four Seasons Building, and Court of Abundance Building.)
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Part 4 of 5: Conducting report writing

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   Write your introduction. Your introduction is where you introduce your topic and make your point. Your opening should be engaging, but not too corny, its goal is to get the reader to want to read through your report. You should provide some background information on your topic and then write your thesis so that the reader understands what the report is about. When rereading, pay attention to the first words and try not to make them repeat.
   • Example Introduction to Point 1: The Panama-Pacific International Merchandise (PPIE) was created in 1915 with the aim of celebrating the founding of the Panama Canal and the technological innovation achieved at the turn of the century. The PPIE's three main halls are filled with today's modern works and represent the innovation spirit of the Progressive era.

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   Write clones. The body of the post is where you show the evidence to support your point. Each body section must contain a topic sentence and evidence supporting that topic sentence. The topic sentence introduces the main ideas of the body as well as linking back to your thesis.
   • Example for the topic sentence of Thesis 1: At PPIE, the Court of the Universe building is the focal point of the exhibition and represents the greatest human achievement, as well as the East-West cultural convergence.
   • For the statement of a certain character, the topic sentence might look like this: "John Doe had a tough childhood and it helped shape the direction of his life." Obviously you need to add specific information regarding the character you are talking about.

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   Support for topic sentences. After you've written your topic sentence in the body, provide evidence found in your research that can support your topic sentence. Evidence can describe what is raised in a topic sentence, cite experts on it, or cite more information on stated topics.
   • With the topic sentence listed above about the Court of the Universe building, the body should continue to list the exhibits present at the exhibition, as well as explain that that Building represents the convergence of East and West. how
   • For the one-character report, provide proof that John Doe had a difficult childhood and how those experiences led him to become a celebrity.

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   Write your conclusion. This section will summarize the thesis again, and provide your final thoughts on the topic. This section should remind the reader what to learn from your report.

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   Cite source. Your teacher or expert will tell you whether to quote MLA, APA or Chicago style when writing your essay. Format any citation you use, as well as the bibliographies accordingly.

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   Report format. Try to follow the article formatting instructions. Without guidance, go in a clear and classic direction. The standard format of academic reports in the US is a font size of 12, a Times New Roman or Arial font, a double spaced line, and a distance of 2.54 centimeters from the margins. advertisement

Part 5 of 5: Complete Report

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   Read through reports from an outsider's perspective. Are the ideas you have written clearly throughout? Does your evidence support your point? If you were someone else who read this article for the first time, would you understand the topic after reading the report?

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   Have someone else read the report. Having extra eyes on it is very helpful in making sure your ideas are clear and that your writing is not clumsy. Ask others for help, ask if they understand what they said in the report? Is there anything to add, please exclude? Is there anything to change?

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   Read out review report. Check for yourself, grammar, and punctuation errors. Are there any clumsy sentences that need rewriting?

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   Read the report aloud. Reading aloud will help you identify parts that are underwriting (such as continuity in sentences.)

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   Set aside for a few days. If you have time to set aside writing and clear your mind before re-reading, then this is the right thing to do. Taking a break from writing will help uncover more errors and pointless parts when rereading. advertisement

Advice

• As you write, assume that the reader knows only a little or nothing about your topic. Add details and topic definitions to the article.
• Do not copy other people's posts. Not only does this tell you being lazy, it's also known as plagiarism, which is illegal.
• Rely on more than one source of information you have.
• Focus on the main idea you want to convey. Make sure the idea is well established from the start.
• Don't delay your research until the last minute.Report writing will take longer than you think, especially when you start adding colors, pictures, creating frames, writing headlines ... after the information has been completed.
• Choose a topic that you know well.