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The document defines a report as presenting information about a topic based on systematic observation and analysis. It outlines the generic structure of reports, which includes a general classification of the topic followed by a detailed description. Reports also use simple present tense and logical connectors. An example report is provided about pelicans that classifies them generally, describes their hunting behavior in detail, and notes aspects of their evolution. A sample student report on platypus then analyzes its structure and language features.

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Report Text 01

The document defines a report as presenting information about a topic based on systematic observation and analysis. It outlines the generic structure of reports, which includes a general classification of the topic followed by a detailed description. Reports also use simple present tense and logical connectors. An example report is provided about pelicans that classifies them generally, describes their hunting behavior in detail, and notes aspects of their evolution. A sample student report on platypus then analyzes its structure and language features.

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Report Text

Posted on August 27, 2011 by puguhyulianto

What is Report?
1. Definition of Report

Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of


systematic observation and analysis

2. Generic Structure of Report

1. General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public


place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general

2. Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs
or deed for living creature and usage for materials

3. Language Feature of Report

• Introducing group or general aspect

• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc

• Using simple present tense

4. Examples and structures of the text

THE PELICAN REPORT


General The white pelican is one of the most successful fish-eating birds.
Clasification
Description The success is largely due to its command hunting behaviour. A
group, perhaps two dozen birds, will gather in a curved arc some
distance offshore. The birds then begin to move forward towards
the shore, beating the water furiously with their wings, driving
the fish before them.

When the water is shallow enough for the birds to reach the fish,
the formation breaks up as each bird dips its bill into the water to
scoop up its meal. As the bird lifts its head, the water drains
from its bill leaving the fish which are then swallowed.
Pelicans are among the oldest group of birds, Fossils of this
genus have been found dating back 40 million years.

Example of Report Text

A. Platypus; a report text

Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill. Platypus is a
native Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia.

Platypus has a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick,
and woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus’ eyes and head are
small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light.

Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in the streams
or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. In the
other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.

Analyzing on the Text

Generic Structure analysis

General classification; stating general classification, the animal of platypus.

Description; describing in detail characterization of platypus’ body and habitual life

Language Feature Analysis

Focusing in group; the animal of platypus

conditional, logical connective; but, in the other hand

Simple present tense pattern; Platypus lives in streams, male platypus does not need any burrow,
etc

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