Report Text

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
Generic Structure of Report
1. General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; an
imal, 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
Language Feature of Report
Introducing group or general aspect
Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
Using simple present tense
The Differences between Report Text and Descriptive Text
Some text types are quite difficult to differ. Such report and descriptive text
have the similarity in the social function and generic structure. However if the
y are analyzed carefully, the slight difference between the two text types will
reveal.
The purpose of the two texts are to give the live-description of the object/part
icipant. Both the report and descriptive text try to show rather than tell the r
eader about the factual condition of the object. Readers by themselves will catc
h the impressive point of the object through that showing writing style. What ma
ke different, between report and descriptive text, is the scope of the written o
bject. If we talk about, eg: bicycle, it belongs to report text. It will talk ab
out bicycle in general; its parts, physical strength, function for certain peopl
e or other general characters of bike. In the other hand, descriptive text will
convey more focus, for example "my bicycle" with its specific characters; color,
length, wheel style, etc.
In short, report text describes the way of certain things and frequently refer t
o phenomenon of nature, animal and scientific object. Mostly, report is written
after getting careful observation. This scientific and technical sense make clea
rer difference from descriptive text. The way of descriptive text in showing thi
ng is based on the objective fact of the thing. It describe the specific thing s
imply as the thing is.
example of report text
Tyrannosaurus rex, sometimes just called T-rex, is believed to be the largest an
d most fearsome predator on Earth's land ever to have existed. This dinosaur onc
e roam the Earth in the Creataceous period approximately 68 to 65 million years
ago.
As a carnivorous dinosaur, this giant predator most likely ambushed their prey,
and devoured them with jaws full of white sharp teeth. With it's fast ability to
run at an astonishing speed of 32 mph (50 kmh), a perfect slim and stiff tail t
hat gave it an excellent balance and allowed it to make quick turns, equipped th
is gigantic predator and made it even more deadly, like a killing machine.
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Teks report adalah teks yang menyampaikan informasi tentang sesuatu (objek, makh
luk hidup, kejadian alam) secara apa adanya, sebagai hasil pengamatan yang siste
matis dan berdasarkan fakta.
Ciri yang membedakan teks report dan teks descriptive adalah cara penulisannya.
Teks report hanya menjelaskan topik teks secara umum, sedangkan teks descriptive
menceritakan topik teks secara lebih terperinci.
Struktur teks report yaitu:
General statement: Pernyataan awal yang menyampaikan pada pembaca mengenai topik
 teks secara umum
Description: Deskripsi secara umum dari topik teks
Pernyataan umum yang menerangkan subjek laporan, keterangan, dan klasifikasinya.
(General Clasification)
Deskripsi lanjutan dari General Classification (Description:tells what the pheno
menon under discussion ; in terms of parts, qualities, habits or behaviors).