Report Writing

Question 0

What are the seven essentials of report writing?

Answer 0

1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. Why
6. How
7. Action Taken

Question 1

What is the definition of report?

Answer 1

A formal written presentation of the facts about an event that has occurred.

Question 2

What are the five basic requirements to a well written report?

Answer 2

1. Complete
2. Concise
3. Clarity
4. Correct (pertaining to grammar and spelling)
5. Courteous

Question 3

How does Hanford Patrol write reports?

Answer 3

In the first person.

Question 4

What do you take always carry with you while on duty and can be subpoenaed?

Answer 4

Your field notebook.

Question 5

What are some problems in report writing?

Answer 5

1. Illegible
2. Unsigned
3. Not dated
4. Lacking in detail
5. Includes opinions or judgements

Long list, just recall “what doesn’t meet a well written report (seven essentials and five C’s), is probably a common problem.