Question

Briefly explain any three essentials of a good report.

Write two essentials of a good business report.

Explain four essentials of a good report. 

Describe four essential qualities of a good reporter.

Explain the essentials of a good report.

Answer 1

A report is an organized form of facts that serves some purpose. It is prepared by the report writer and presented to the persons interested in it. It is a description of the event for someone who was not present at the time of the event.

Essentials of a good report:

• Simplicity: A well-written report should use clear, uncomplicated language. It should be simple to understand and free of fancy or poetic expressions.
• Clarity: A report needs to be properly organized with a clear purpose. For improved comprehension, it should make use of headers, subheadings, and brief paragraphs.
• Accuracy: It needs to offer factual and objective information. Only truthful information results in wise choices and actions.
• Precision: A good report needs to be clear and well organized. Its conclusions and suggestions need to be clear-cut.

The report-writer should be clear about the purpose of the report. After ascertaining the purpose, a good report can be prepared.