Information Report
Information Report
The purpose of an Information Report is to gather, sort and then present information on a particular topic. In an Information Report, it is important to know that you will likely find lots of information not necessarily in the order you want. A good report will go through all of the information and categorise it so it makes more sense for the reader. Information Reports often also include diagrams, pictures, graphs or maps.
Type of Language Used
Type of Language Used
Language will be formal
Include subject specific language about the topic you are writing the report on
Will contain headings and different sections to help guide the reader through the report
Structure of an Information Report
Structure of an Information Report
An effective Information Report has three components:
Introduce the topic, focus or purpose of the Information Report
Present your evidence in a logical way, using headings as required
Provide a summary and discuss the initial focus or purpose of the report
What does an Information Report look like?
What does an Information Report look like?
In the example below, the student has been asked to produce an information report on the Size, Environmental Issues and Uses of the Murray River.
CHECKLIST for Success
Have I:
Provided a clear introduction detailing the purpose of the information report
Logically grouped the information I have found
Used headings to help my reader navigate my Information Report
Used the technical language expected for my area of study
Used a wide range of information sources and types of evidence including pictures, graphs, maps and tables (if appropriate)
Proofread my report to ensure that there are no mistakes
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