This document defines a report as a text that presents information objectively as a result of systematic observation and analysis. It describes the generic structure of a report, which includes a title, general classification, and detailed description. The document also outlines common language features found in reports, such as the use of general nouns, relating verbs, present tenses, behavioral verbs, and technical terms. Finally, it lists some common types of reports, such as those found in textbooks, encyclopedias, scientific magazines, and factual reading books.
3. Definition of Report
Report is a text which presents information
about something, as it is. It is as a result of
systematic observation and analysis.
4. Purpose / function
To describe particular person, place or
thing.
A discriptive text focuses on a specific
thing
and its specific features.
5. 1. Title :
Generic Structure
Indicates topic of the report.
2. General Classification :
Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal,
public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general.
3. Description :
Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part
per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage
for materials.
6. The use of general nouns
( ex : animals, vertebrates)
The use of relating verbs
( ex : is, are, has )
The use of present tenses
Language Features
( ex : All fish are vertebrates with gills for breathing)
The use of behavioral verbs
( ex : Fish live in nearly every underwater habitat, from
near freezing Arctic waters to hot desert springs ; from
mud ponds to the deepest ocean abyss)
The use of technical terms
( ex: Fish are an important source of protein for millions of
people worldwide)
7. The kinds of the report
text
Textbooks
encyclopedias
scientific magazines
historical
factual reading books
magazine
etc