How To Make A Report
How To Make A Report
What is a report?
The report refers to a statement, written or oral, that describes the qualities, the
characteristics and the context of some fact. It is, therefore, an organized elaboration.
based on theobservationand theanalysisThe purpose of preparing a report is highly variable,
although it always presupposes the eventual need to inform others of something that has happened.
The written report must prioritize thelanguageformal and informative, with a strong emphasis on
objectivity derived from the idea that what is provided there corresponds to thereality, and I could
to be used to deeply understand events that have already occurred, and to anticipate what has not yet happened.
2. Characteristics of a report
A report is addressed to a person or a group with the obligation to evaluate it.
It is carried out in order to be the specific basis that provides relevant information to
the time to make decisions.
They generally contain tables, charts, statistical graphs, and other forms for the
classification, organization and presentation of data.
3. Types of reports
There are mainly three types of reports:
4. Parts of a report
The procedures to achieve the stated objectives are presented in the development.
Introduction: It serves as a presentation and where the details of what they are appear.
Conclusion: The results obtained are presented, the presentation of data and its
link with the objectives.
Then, the definition of the different activities that will be carried out is given here.
the viable sources of information are determined, the evaluation of the
material resources available and theadministrationof human resources.
In fifth place is synthesis as a product of analysis, here the aim is to consolidate the
results and integrate them according to the selected theme. At this stage, it is also carried out
the different graphs that represent the results obtained.
Finally, the organization and preparation of the written report is carried out, incorporating the
What is a report?
The report refers to a statement, written or oral, that describes the qualities, the
characteristics and the context of some fact. It is, therefore, an orderly elaboration
based on theobservationand theanalysisThe purpose of preparing a report is highly variable,
although it always presupposes the eventual need to inform others about something that happened.
The written report must prioritize thelanguageformal and informative, with a strong emphasis on
objectivity derived from the idea that what is offered there corresponds with thereality, and could
to be used to thoroughly understand events that have already occurred and to anticipate what has not yet happened.
Introduction in which it briefly explains what the report will be about, with a
anticipation of what was thought would happen and theobjectivespreliminaries.
Body in which the main information is detailed, often with subtitles and
paratextual elements, and eventually, the steps that were guiding the
investigation by a certain path.
Conclusion. It will take into consideration the most important results.
Bibliography that details who contributed to thedataand in what way, in order to have,
In addition to the results, the sources that provided them are included at the end of the report.
The speaker must know very well the spirit of the report, what they want to achieve with that
minute and how the research was developed.
It should be clear and brief, without going into excessive detail, nor omitting parts.
important. Here comes into play the knowledge aboutoration, but what is expected is
that with the same structure (introduction, body,conclusion) as it goes
advancing in his presentation, the listener can anticipate the conclusion.
Thebibliographyit may be at the informant's disposal, who will turn to it when needed
reinforce the validity of their claims.
2. Classification of reports
A scientific report allows for rethinking the path in which science unfolds.
Regardless of whether they are written or oral reports, these can be classified as
agreement with the recipient or the context for which it is prepared:
CIRCULARS
It comes from the Latin circularis (to form or place in a circle). It means belonging to the circle. It is a document of
internal use that directs a higher authority, to all or apart from its subordinates simultaneously to give it
to be aware of provisions or internal matters so that they are fully complied with.
Order, letter, or notice by which an authority addresses lower organs to convey a
Guideline. It should be brief and simple.
What is it for?
It is used to give orders and also to inform. The message it conveys is specific and of general interest.
for all its recipients
USES. It allows, within an institution, a descending vertical link (from superior to subordinate) and
horizontal (among people of the same rank). Generally, it is directed to all staff or to the departments.
subordinate. When the circular has a good number of recipients, printing is used.
mimeographed or photocopied.
What types of measures can a circular letter include? A circular letter can always be a source of
good or bad news. Some typical examples of resolutions communicated through a letter
circular son: salary increase budget adjustment deadline to submit the health card
implementation of payment for attendance company relocation grant a new benefit
The Voluntary circular is one that has the main function of promoting products, companies, or people.
and as an example of this are:
Submission of catalogs
Invitations, etc.
The Mandatory Circular is one that the law establishes that we must give the necessary notices to
avoid problems regarding the commercial relationship with our clients, for example:
Business opening
Change of address
Establishment of a branch
Appointment of representative
Appointment of distributors
Business transfer
Closure
Constitution of a company
Minutes
Definition of Minutes
The document written by a person present at a meeting is called the minutes.
same, and through which the topics that have been addressed are recorded, as well as the
conclusions or agreements that have been adopted after that meeting.
In general, minutes are usually filed in what is called abookof minutes, which records
the minutes drawn up over aperiodof a determined time, in such a way
chronological, and the order is given by a numbering of its pages.
On one hand, there are elements of a meeting minutes that are mandatory, such as
example the identification of the meeting, the registration of the attendees, a
summary of the session and the turn of words, of the agreements that have been
carried out and the voting and the final formula. On the other hand, there are elements that
optional and therefore do not always appear in a record. Some of these
The elements are: the agenda, the reference to pending topics, and the attachments.
The agenda items that appear in the minutes should be very
similar to those on the agenda that had been agreed upon previously.
1. Meeting identification
2. Assistance
Attendees:
3. Formula
Agenda (optional)
Agreements
Disagreements
Summary of the votes
6. Final formula
There should be the following formula: 'With no further business to discuss, the
The president adjourns the session at x hours.
Position and signature of the secretary
Position and signature of the person who presided over the meeting as approval.
8. Annexes (optional)
INSTANCE or REQUEST