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What is an information report?

An information report is a factual text, which means it provides information about something. An information report is used as a way to gain a better understanding about a living or non-living subject. An information report:

• uses facts to explain something
• gives details about a topic
• does not contain personal views
• is usually written , but can also be presented orally (spoken).

Examples of information reports

Topics, or subjects, found in information reports can be about one specific thing or a group of things. Some examples of topics might include:

• cars
• ocean animals
• rainforests
• pollution
• computers
• Creating an information report

The first step in preparing an information report is to choose the topic of the report. Then you will need to research the topic. Textbooks, websites, an encyclopaedia and other information reports are good places to gather information. You might also want to look for pictures and diagrams to use in your report.

Once you have the information, you will need to organise it into the structure of an information report. Information reports are generally written in the present tense.

When you have finished writing the report, read it again to make sure that it uses facts, gives details, and does not contain personal views. Always check your text for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.