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Firstly what is report writing? Report writing can be defined as the process of taking up an issue investigating it systematically, compiling the information obtained objectively and presenting the findings in a carefully organized style and simple, coherent language. Here are types of report which are 1. REPORT GROUPS: Report groups is the first method of methods of explaining what a report all about. This simply indicate the group to which the report belong by virtue of its primary nature and the general broad features or similarities and there are few examples which are: a. formal/informal report group b. Long/short report groups c. information report groups . In this few example of groupings do not detailed explanations or descriptions ,they only indicate the primary features and general broad features of the groups it should be noted that grouping report is a broad-based approach quite different from description or classification of reports.To describe or classify a report is to specify particular or individual report s recording to the specific characteristics features of the class rather than the group.thus report groups are wider types than classes of report s. the above pairs of report groups accommodate more than twenty classes that can be described according to their features and functions. For clearer understanding each of the pairs of the report are; A. Oral Report – oral report are reports presented verbally or through speech.they are not written but the substance of the report or an outline may be written down to guide the presenter during the oral presentation. At time oral report may be transferred in to a written report after the oral presentation. B. written Reports –written report s are reports that are written or printed on paper.the report then becomes a document to be filed, or conducted when required. C.Formal Reports- formal reports are autheroticated as official documents by the authority assigning the report writing, all formal reports are given official status by i. The writers’ official designation, a signature and name. ii. The terms of references given by the authority to the writer etc D. Informal Reports – They are often the result of self initiated investigations, it has no initial official status because it is not officially assigned by an authority. Informal reports are also called unsolicited Reports especially when they are delivered to an authority that was nuaneare of their existence. Many informal reports have eventually proved useful to society irrespective of their unsocited nature. E.Long Reports- These are reports which exceed five thousand words they are Lengthy either because of the subject matter under investigation or because of the extent or scope. F. Short Report –These reports are short in length.they are the more convetional because they are used for almost every research purpose. Most routine report s are short . In organizations short reportsare usually used in institutions for institutional purposes.for example, examination reports are short reports because of constraints of time and space.etc The primary function of business reports is that they are meant to cater for business interests recognizes thisgoal of business reports but adds that the report has to be directed to a particular individual or group, for example periodic reports which are a type of business reports inform the management and staff about the state of affairs in an organization. 2. DESCRIPTION OR CLASSIFICATION REPORTS This is the second method of explaining report which is by description or classification of the special or particular features of particular reports that makeup of the class and not the broad groups. Description or classification is done as follows; a. Content or subject –Based class –Reports in this class are recognized by their contents or by their themes ,subject matter and title.Examples include, Eye-withness report, five-cut breakreports student riots etc. they are conventionally presented in schematic form where subsections bearing subtitle focus on significant aspects of the occurrence and the investigation b. .Project report – These refer to various kinds of tasks and researches such as road constructions,buildings, installations, repairs etc.there are three conventional styles classified under physical format reports and they are ; i. Letter styles or Letter report ii. Schematic styles or organization etc. There are Element of a typical report which are ; 1. Authorization 2. The role of the Authority 3. Briefing The concepts or ideas that make up of the terms of reference are as follows. i. Definition of terms ii. the purpose or significance iii. scope 2. The problem – problems refers to the academic nature of the investigation. 3. Limitations- this refers to the difficuilties which there researcher expects to encounter or actually encounters when carrying out the investigation. 4. Methodology- the procedure which the writer adopts is the methodology. There are many research methods to choose from all this under terms of reference; HOW TO ORGANIZED AND WRITE THE REPORT A. Planning; This is where by the business executves iook for in a report is concise, accurate, unbiased information with appropriate supporting evidence to help in decision making. B. Briefing: somethings this is done at the same time but the authority to write the report is given to the researchers. C. Brain storming: this is whereby storming the brain bombarding it with ideas with logical systematic manners in order to get a clear understanding and pictures of the topic. D. Writing the report: firstly, choose a suitable style. This means deciding on the level of diction etc. We also have what we call sample formats for types of which are 1. Mixed form (A) LOGO (optional) 2. Short report format 3. Schematic format for long report. We have what is called sample of a letter report (slanted addresses) which involved in writing of the slant address. 1. Request for bus services for evening program students 2. Mixed form sample [full Blockstyles] 3. Feasibility. study on refuse Desposal in oweeri. We embarked on a detailed suvuey of refuse generating activities in oweeri metropolis and ways of disposing of it .which are 1. SOURCES OF REFUSE; Refuse includes garbage such as vegetables waste, decayed food items etc. 2. RECOMMEDATIONS. 3. PROPOSALS. This is where by the chief executives should be a seasoned environmental expert. We also have method of disposal We should be ready to offer our services in ensuring the success of the above recommendation.