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Writing the report
Writing the report
What did you learn?
What did you learn?
It’s now time to take your research information and put it into a written report. Read the sample report. Notice how the student organized her writing. You can also download a written report outline to help guide you when you write your report.
It’s now time to take your research information and put it into a written report. Read the sample report. Notice how the student organized her writing. You can also download a written report outline to help guide you when you write your report.
Resource: Sample Report
Step 3_written_report_example.pdfParts of the Report
Parts of the Report
- First Paragraph – Introduce your topic. Get your reader excited to read on!
- Middle Paragraphs (one for each topic) – Write about the information you found.
- Concluding Paragraph – Reflect on what you learned.
Also to include with your report:
Also to include with your report:
- Bibliography (attach as last page)
- Title Page – Topic, Name, & Picture (picture is optional) (first page)
Resource: Report Template
Step 3_written_report_template.pdfThe First Paragraph – Hook in your audience!
The First Paragraph – Hook in your audience!
Ways you can begin your report…
Ways you can begin your report…
1. An interesting quote - "I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to." – Terry Fox
1. An interesting quote - "I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to." – Terry Fox
2. Fact – The First and only time both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side stopped was the night of March 29th, 1848.
2. Fact – The First and only time both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side stopped was the night of March 29th, 1848.
3. With Description – The large but gentle looking polar bear does look cuddly but they are animals to be respected.
3. With Description – The large but gentle looking polar bear does look cuddly but they are animals to be respected.
4. Eyewitness View – Everyone had gathered around to see the ship burning in the bay. No one really thought there would be any danger, but they would be wrong and Halifax would change forever.
4. Eyewitness View – Everyone had gathered around to see the ship burning in the bay. No one really thought there would be any danger, but they would be wrong and Halifax would change forever.
5. Question – Did you know that the first people to wear sunglasses anywhere in the world were the Inuit?
5. Question – Did you know that the first people to wear sunglasses anywhere in the world were the Inuit?
6. Shocking Statement - The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people will have diabetes worldwide by 2025. Many of these people will lead normal lives because of a Canadian, Dr. Fredrick Banting.
6. Shocking Statement - The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people will have diabetes worldwide by 2025. Many of these people will lead normal lives because of a Canadian, Dr. Fredrick Banting.
Conclusion – Make a lasting impression!
Conclusion – Make a lasting impression!
Ways to conclude your report:
Ways to conclude your report:
- What was the importance of your topic in Canadian Heritage?
- The most interesting thing I found out was….
- In this report, I have learned…..
- What would you have liked to learn more about the topic you chose?
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