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How to write an informative report

5 simple steps, with an example.

The steps

Introduce the topic
Tell readers what they will learn.
Group facts
Organise information under clear headings.
Use precise words
Use topic vocabulary and define tricky terms.
Add features
Diagrams, captions or a fact box can help.
Conclude
Sum up why the topic matters.

Example: Honeybees live in colonies of up to 60,000 bees. Each bee has a job…

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