What is a Report and how do I write it?

The Brief:

A 2000 word report on a chosen aspect of the appropriate creative industry that you have researched within the module, presented to academic conventions. (the report must be in digital format and have your blog address on the front cover)

What is a report?

·        Verb: give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done or investigated

·        Noun: an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.

A report is a systematic, well organised document which defines and analyses a subject or problem. May include:

• ·         A record of a sequence of events
• ·         Interpretation of the significance of the information (events or facts)
• ·         Evaluation of results
• ·         Discussion on outcomes or course of action
• ·         Conclusion
• ·         Recommendation

A report must always be:

• ·         Concise
• ·         Accurate
• ·         Clear
• ·         Well structured

Preparation:

• · Analyse the brief
• · Understand the topic
• · Know the purpose of the report
• · Who is being written for?
• · Is it: to inform? To argue? To persuade? To evaluate?
• · Make sure information is relevant

Structure:

• Title page: module title and number 
•  Acknowledgements 
•  Contents 
•  Introduction: What will you be focussing on?
•  Methodology: How will you research? 
•  Results of finding 
•  Discussion 
•  Conclusions and recommendations
•  References 
•  Appendices

Use:

·         Headings

·         Images

·         Bullet points

·         Appendices: evidence or a list of information. Evidence behind a statement. Eg. A list of companies?