Information Report Writing Essentials

The video tutorial explains the purpose and structure of information reports, emphasizing the importance of following a specific format: title, introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It highlights the use of present tense, third person, and passive voice, while stressing the need for factual content and technical vocabulary. The tutorial also covers the role of conjunctions and visual aids in enhancing reports, and underscores the significance of thorough research.

What is the primary purpose of an information report?

• To narrate a story

• To entertain the reader

• To present factual information

• To express personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT a part of the basic structure of an information report?

• Title

• Introduction

• Dialogue

• Body paragraphs

What should the introduction of an information report include?

• A brief outline of subtopics

• A detailed analysis

• A list of references

• A personal anecdote

What is a 'hook' in the context of an information report introduction?

• A detailed analysis

• A summary of the report

• A question to catch attention

• A list of references

What is the main focus of each body paragraph in an information report?

• A single subtopic

• A different report

• A list of references

• An unrelated topic

Why are subheadings used in body paragraphs?

• To add more text

• To confuse the reader

• To make the report longer

• To help navigate the report

What should the conclusion of an information report do?

• Include a personal opinion

• Summarize what the reader has learned

• Introduce new information

• List all references

In which tense should information reports be written?

• Conditional tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past tense

Why is passive voice preferred in information reports?

• To focus on the subject

• To make sentences longer

• To emphasize the action

• To keep focus on the report topic

What should information reports include?

• Personal anecdotes

• Only facts

• Fictional stories

• Author's opinions