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a more specific and in-depth description. General
classification is an important part of the report text that
serves as a foundation in preparing the reader to receive
and understand more complex details about a particular

subject discussed in a text.
b. Description
The second part of report text writing is description. The
description is the part that is used to describe the research
results in more detail and in depth. It contains details of the
findings of a study. So that this section provides a specific
explanation to the reader.
2. Types of report text

Report text is one type of text in English that is often used in
various situations, both in academia, business, and mass
media. Report text has a function to convey information
factually, objectively, and clearly about a certain event,
incident, or phenomenon. In the context of report text writing,
there are several different types, each with distinctive

characteristics and purposes. Here are some types of report text
that we often encounter:
a. Informative Report
This report aims to provide factual and objective
information about a topic. The topics covered can be very
diverse, such as the history of a country, the life of a
particular animal, or the process of a natural phenomenon.
For example: Komodo Dragon: The Largest Living Lizard.

b. Explanatory Report
Explains a process or concept in detail. It is usually
accompanied by illustrations, diagrams, or tables to make it
easier for the reader to understand. Explanatory reports are
often used in science experiment reports, presentation
papers, or instruction manuals. For example: the process of

refraction of sunlight that can produce a rainbow.
c. Descriptive Report

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