Examples of Types of Reports

1. Technical Reports

Prepared in engineering, IT, or applied sciences to document processes, designs, or findings.

  • Example 1: A Software Performance Evaluation Report documenting the efficiency and scalability of a new app.
  • Example 2: A Structural Safety Report of a bridge after load testing.
  • Example 3: A User Manual Report for operating industrial machinery.

2. Scientific Reports

Used in research and academia to present original experiments or studies.

  • Example 1: A Laboratory Report on the impact of fertilizer on crop yield.
  • Example 2: A Medical Research Report on the effectiveness of a new vaccine.
  • Example 3: A Physics Experiment Report documenting the outcomes of a particle collision study.

3. Legal Reports

Prepared for legal proceedings, compliance, or case documentation.

  • Example 1: A Case Brief Report summarizing facts, issues, and judgments.
  • Example 2: A Compliance Audit Report ensuring company adherence to labor laws.
  • Example 3: An Investigation Report into a workplace accident for court submission.

4. Business Reports

Prepared to assist in decision-making, strategy, or operations.

  • Example 1: A Feasibility Report for launching a new product in the market.
  • Example 2: An Annual Financial Report presenting profit, loss, and growth trends.
  • Example 3: A Market Research Report analyzing consumer preferences and competitor performance.

5. Administrative / Government Reports

Prepared for governance, planning, or informing the public.

  • Example 1: Census Report providing demographic statistics.
  • Example 2: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for a highway project.
  • Example 3: White Paper Report on national energy policy.

6. Educational / Academic Reports

Prepared in institutions for student, faculty, or institutional evaluation.

  • Example 1: A Project Report submitted by students for final-year assessment.
  • Example 2: A Thesis/Dissertation Report on urban transport systems.
  • Example 3: An Accreditation Report prepared by a university for quality assurance bodies.

7. Routine Reports

Prepared regularly to update progress or performance.

  • Example 1: Monthly Sales Report showing sales trends across regions.
  • Example 2: Weekly Progress Report on construction work.
  • Example 3: Daily Attendance Report in a school or company.

8. Special Reports

Prepared for unique or unexpected situations.

  • Example 1: Accident Investigation Report in a factory.
  • Example 2: Crisis Management Report after a cyberattack on an organization.
  • Example 3: Special Committee Report on parliamentary reforms.

✅ In summary:

  • Technical reports → Engineering, IT, applied sciences.
  • Scientific reports → Experiments, research, knowledge advancement.
  • Legal reports → Law, compliance, cases.
  • Business reports → Finance, markets, decisions.
  • Government/administrative reports → Policy, census, environment.
  • Educational reports → Student, faculty, institutional outputs.
  • Routine reports → Regular updates.
  • Special reports → One-time investigations.