1. Technical Report --NIKHIL JOSHI

2. Definition -Report is usually a peace of factual writing, based on evidence, containing organized information on a particular topic and/or analysis of that topic. -The word ‘report’ is derived from the Latin term ‘reportare’ which means ‘to bring back’.

3. Report Writing: Objectives -To present a record of accomplished work - To record an experiment - To record findings and technical specifications - To record schedule and time tables for a long term plan - To document current status - To record and clarify complex information for future reference - To present information to a large number of people (organized info. & recommendations)

4. Characteristics of Report - Precision: investigation, analysis & recommendations should be given accurately. -Factual details: helps decision making. - Relevance - Reader orientation - Objectivity of recommendations: no self interest - Simple & unambiguous language - Clarity & brevity - Grammatical accuracy -Special format: cover, title page, table content, list of illustrations, letter of transmittal, appendices - Illustrations: tables, graphs, drawings, charts, maps, photographs - Homogeneity: one topic at a time - Documentation: acknowledgement

5. Types of Report On the basis of purpose, frequency or mode of reporting, reports can be classified as following: 1- Informative or Analytical (purpose) 2- Periodic or Special (frequency) 3- Oral or Written (mode of presentation)