Read this formal report about Humpback Whales on Newsround and then answer the following questions. This is a good example of a formal report, so you can use it as inspiration for your own writing. 1.

At university, you might need to write scientific reports for laboratory experiments, computing and theoretical projects, and literature-based studies – and some eventually as research dissertations.

Formally, you are writing a report for the court, but your statement will also be read by the other parties involved (frequently, parents, and, in some instances, the child). The statement should: ...