
Differences between essays and reports | |
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Reports | Essays |
Presents information (description and explanation) | Presents an explicit argument |
Makes use of numbered headings, and subheadings | Does not require headings |
Makes use of dot point presentation as well as short concise paragraphs | Written in paragraphs which are linked clearly to each other |
Can be scanned quickly for specific information | Needs to be read in detail to gain understanding of the argument |
Uses graphics where possible | Usually no use of graphics |
May end with recommendations | Rarely has recommendations |
Research may be primary and secondary | Research usually secondary/tertiary sources |
Similarities between essays and reports | |
Written in an academic style | |
Appropriate referencing in-text and reference list |
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