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Report Writing  A report is written for a clear purpose.  Reports can be academic, technical or business related.  The first step is to collect relevant material or information.  The next step is to organize the collected information and put it together in an outline.  Proper planning will make it easier to write a report.  A report can be written about an incident, accident, a natural calamity, coverage of an official function,the visit of a dignitary etc. While collecting facts and writing a report, remember the following points:  Correctness of facts (authenticity) or accuracy should be ensured to avoid legal complications.  Be concise, factual and clear.  Give the title and name of reporter.  Mention place and date of event.  Use reported speech for narrations.  Style should be engrossing, to sustain the interest of the reader.  Main text should include three components – introduction, discussion and conclusion.  Use the active voice to make writing flow smoothly and easily. Read the following report by Dinesh on the 50th Annual Day of his school. REPORT GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION V. R. Dinesh Kumar 11th August, . On 10th August, , a colourful and memorable Golden Jubilee Annual Day event was organized in our school. This event was held in the auditorium of our school. Many eminent personalities and educationists graced the occasion. The District Collector, who was the Chief Guest, inaugurated the function. It began with a prayer, hailing the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. This was followed by a colourful welcome dance by the students of kindergarten. The Principal welcomed the gathering, after which all the invitees were felicitated. The cultural programme, which followed, was a truly mesmerizing show. The cultural programme included items such as singing, dancing, poetry recitation, skits, mimicry and mono act shows. The audience sat enthralled by the show. In his address, the Chief Guest praised the efforts of the students and teachers alike. This was followed by prize distribution to teachers and students, for their achievements. The programme The main parts of the report are:  Title  Introduction  The scope  Duration, data collection, detailed discussion and their analysis  Conclusion - - :