There are many reasons that you might need a report on a country. If you're doing business in China, you will probably benefit from knowing about it. If you're traveling abroad to France, it would be nice to have a basic understanding of its geography and people. Whether you're compiling a report for business associates or a teacher, there are some ways to put a report together that will keep everyone in the know.
Instructions
1. Organize your country report in a manner that is logical, according to your purposes. Begin with a title page and a brief overview of the country as a whole. Subsequent sections should include geographical information (topography, the big cities and where they are), political information (leaders and descriptions of big issues of the day) and an appendix in which you include bulk information that may seem useful.
2. Tailor your report to your specific needs. If you're a banker going on a business trip to Belize, you will want to include a section that details the country's biggest banks, those in charge of the banks and how much they have in deposits. If you're a geologist, you will want to report more in depth on the mountains, rivers and geological history of the area.
3. Focus on using traditional sources for research, including books, magazines and government publications. These are edited for content and accuracy, even if they are slightly out of date. There are great benefits, however, to using electronic sources to gather information for your report. To get a feeling for the country, take a look at the information provided by the U.S. State Department. For example, a quick look at the page for Ireland provides all kinds of diplomatic information, crime reports and the location and phone number of the U. S. Embassy.
4. Fill out your understanding of the country by looking at blogs written by people who are actually in the country. If you have the time and interest, you can even e-mail these bloggers with questions whose answers will look good in your report. If you're writing a report about Germany, for instance, it might be nice to know about local events. According to Brian at Young Germany, during the month of August, Hamburg is the host to a large festival, and "the area will be overrun with thrill-seeking teenagers and tourists, as well as the odd local adrenalin addict."
5. Polish your country report before you consider it done. Set it aside for a couple days. This will allow you to look at the report with a fresh pair of eyes. Put yourself in the mind of the intended audience. For example, if your report is being written for an attorney about to serve as counsel in Buenos Aires, read the report while pretending to be that attorney. Eliminate typographical errors and other mistakes by reading the report backward. This takes the words out of context, allowing you to see the flaws in your prose.
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