differences between reports and essays |
Reports and essays have some similar features; both have an introduction, body and conclusion. But there are also important differences in content, style and format. These similarities and differences are outlined in the table below. Select any point you want to read about. |
essays |
Introduction |
reports |
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Conclusion |
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essays |
Format |
reports |
essays |
Headings and Figures |
reports |
essays |
Bibliography |
reports |
essays |
Content |
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Now you can do this quiz to test if you remember the main differences between reports and essays.
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