Information Report Writing Essentials

The video tutorial explains the purpose and structure of information reports, detailing the components such as the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It emphasizes the use of present tense, third person, and passive voice, while highlighting the importance of facts, technical vocabulary, conjunctions, and visual aids. The tutorial also stresses the significance of thorough research in creating effective reports.

What is the primary purpose of an information report?

• To entertain the reader

• To present factual information

• To express personal opinions

• To narrate a story

Which element is essential in the introduction of an information report to engage the reader?

• A personal anecdote

• A detailed analysis

• A hook

• A lengthy description

What is the role of subheadings in the body paragraphs of an information report?

• To introduce new topics

• To help navigate the report

• To add unnecessary details

• To confuse the reader

What should a conclusion in an information report avoid?

• Leaving the reader with a thought

• Summarizing the main points

• Restating the main idea

• Introducing new information

In which tense should information reports be written?

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Present tense

• Conditional tense

Why is passive voice preferred in information reports?

• To focus on the topic

• To emphasize the subject

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

What type of vocabulary should be included in an information report?

• Colloquial language

• Technical vocabulary

• Slang terms

• Poetic expressions

Which conjunction is used to show cause and effect in information reports?

• However

• Similarly

• As a result

• Moreover

What is the purpose of visual information in an information report?

• To add color to the report

• To distract the reader

• To support written information

• To replace text

What is a crucial phase in creating an information report?

• Research

• Printing

• Publishing

• Editing