How to write a report A report aims to inform about or evaluate something in a factual way. Often, it is written for the management of a company to help make decisions. It contains suggestions and recommendations, based on evidence. Structure Headings can be introduction – findings – conclusion/recommendations. Language Use formal language e.g. passive structures. Sample task The Future of Europe is a European youth organisation that has invited young people to write reports on their current situation. You have decided to send in a report on youth unemployment and have found the following graph online. 10 8 6 4 2 Value 2008 2009 Geopolitical entry (reporting) Source: Eurostat (online data code TESPM080) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Youth unemployment ratio (15–24) Time / Geopolitical entity (reporting) Time frequency: Annual Sex: Total Age class: From 15 to 24 years Unit of measure: Percentage Poland France Germany (until 1990 former territory of the FRG) Austria In your report, you should: ■■ explain the importance of youth employment ■■ analyse trends in youth employment referring to the graph ■■ suggest what could be done to reduce youth unemployment in Europe Write about 250 words. Divide your report into sections and give them headings. T IP: R emember the ABC of factual reports: Accuracy = be exact, make sure facts are correct Brevity = keep it short and to the point Clarity = make sure everyone understands 151 W Writing guide Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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