Formal Reports

If you are writing a report for top management or any other organization, you will need a formal report. Official reports are also used for research papers in higher education. Official reports are long and well researched. Official reports are immoral, rarely using personal conscience and restraint.

Informal Reports

Informal reports are usually internal reports and can be passed on to other members of the department and department heads. They are also used for information that will circulate throughout the company. They use personal conscience and contraction.