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Whether you’re a student or a professional, a visit report helps you document the procedures and processes at an industrial or corporate location. These reports are fairly straightforward. Describe the site first and explain what you did while you were there. If required, reflect on what you learned during your visit. No additional research or information is needed.
Writing a Visit Report
Explain the site's purpose, operations, and what happened during the visit. Identify the site's strengths and weaknesses, along with your recommendations for improvement. Include relevant photos or diagrams to supplement your report.
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Look over the requirements of your visit report. There is no 1 way to write a visit report. If you’re a student, check the assignment from your instructor. If you’re a consultant or professional working for a company, look at other visit reports from your company to use as a model. [1] X Research source
- Reports are usually only 2-3 pages long, but in some cases, these reports may be much longer.
- In some cases, you may be asked to give recommendations or opinions about the site. In other cases, you will be asked only to describe the site.
- Ask your boss or instructor for models of other visit reports. If you can't get a model, look up samples online.
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Start the paper with general information about the visit. This will serve as your introduction . In a paragraph, tell your audience when you visited the site and where the site is located. State who your contact was at the site. If extensive travel was needed, you may also briefly state how you arrived at the site. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Define the purpose of the site. In 1-2 paragraphs , describe what type of site it is. Is it a factory, construction site, business, or school? Include details about the size, layout, and equipment used at the site. State how many people work at the site or who owns the site. [3] X Research source
- If you visited a factory, explain what it is producing and what equipment it uses.
- If you visited a construction site, describe what is being constructed and how far along the construction is. You should also describe the terrain of the site and the layout.
- If you’re visiting a business, describe what the business does. State which department or part of the business you visited.
- If you’re visiting a school, identify which grades they teach. Note how many students attend the school. Name the teachers whose classes you observed.
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Explain what happened during the visit in chronological order. Start at the beginning of your visit. What did you do? Who did you meet? Describe the events of the day going until you left the site. This may be anywhere from a few paragraphs to a few pages long. Make sure to include: [4] X Research source
- Who did you talk to? What did they tell you?
- What did you see at the site?
- What events took place? Did you attend a seminar, Q&A session, or interview?
- Did you see any demonstrations of equipment or techniques?
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Summarize the operations at the site. In as much detail as possible, describe the processes and procedures at the site. If they use any special techniques, state how these techniques are performed. If they manufacture something in a particular way, give a step-by-step account of this process. [5] X Research source
- For example, at a car factory, describe whether the cars are made by robots or humans. Describe each step of the assembly line.
- If you're visiting a business, talk about different departments within the business. Describe their corporate structure and identify what programs they use to conduct their business.
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Describe what you learned at the site if you’re a student. Draw connections between what you learned at the site and what you learned in class. State how seeing the site helped you understand what you are learning in class. You might ask yourself: [6] X Research source
- Is there something you didn’t realize before that you learned while at the site?
- Who at the site provided helpful information?
- What was your favorite part of the visit and why?
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Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the site. Note which processes, policies, and practices work well at the site. If you notice any flaws, describe these as well. Try to be as specific as possible. Name the exact machine, equipment, process, or policy that could be fixed. [7] X Research source
- For example, you might state that the factory uses the latest technology but point out that employees need more training to work with the new equipment.
- If there was anything important left out of the visit, state what it was. For example, maybe you were hoping to see the main factory floor or to talk to the manager.
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Provide recommendations for improvement if required. If you’re asked to provide recommendations, take a few paragraphs to share your thoughts and observations. Identify problematic areas in the site and provide specific, actionable recommendations to improve them. [8] X Research source
- Tailor your recommendations to the organization or institution that owns the site. What is practical and reasonable for them to do to improve their site?
- Be specific. Don’t just say they need to improve infrastructure. State what type of equipment they need or give advice on how to improve employee morale.
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Add a title page to the beginning of your report. The title should be the name of the visit and site, such as "Visit to Airplane Factory" or "Corporate Headquarters Visit Report." Under the title, include your name, your institution, and the date of the visit. Do not put any other information on this page. [9] X Research source
- If you are following a certain style guideline, like APA or Chicago style, make sure to format the title page according to the rules of the handbook.
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Write in clear and objective language. Keep your sentences short and concise. Avoid writing with too many adjectives or flowery language. This will make your report clear and direct. [10] X Research source
- Don’t just say “the visit was interesting” or “I was bored.” Be specific when describing what you learned or saw.
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Include any relevant pictures if desired. While pictures are usually not required, they may be helpful in some visit reports. Group photographs, images of machinery, or graphics demonstrating the layout of the site might be helpful.
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Proofread your report carefully. Check for any grammatical errors or typos. Ask someone else to read over it for you to make sure it sounds good. If you’re a student, check your professor’s guidelines to make sure that you have all of the required parts. [11] X Research source
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QuestionHow can I write a report of a school visit?Community AnswerTry splitting it up into 5 paragraphs. In the first, introduce your trip and why you went on it, but don't give too many specific facts. For the next paragraph, explain in more detail where and when you went. Include factual information, and maybe what you were expecting before the trip. In the third section, write about what you liked about the specific trip. This will also include more information - for example, if you went to a museum, explain in detail what specific exhibition you enjoyed. This will be your longest paragraph. For the fourth, include some other things you saw, and maybe how your friends or classmates reacted to the trip. Then, write a short conclusion about what you learned on the trip, etc.
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References
- ↑ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/471286/Site_Reports_for_Engineers_Update_051112.pdf
- ↑ https://www.examples.com/business/visit-report.html
- ↑ https://www.examples.com/business/visit-report.html
- ↑ https://www.thepensters.com/blog/industrial-visit-report-writing/
- ↑ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/471286/Site_Reports_for_Engineers_Update_051112.pdf
- ↑ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/471286/Site_Reports_for_Engineers_Update_051112.pdf
- ↑ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/471286/Site_Reports_for_Engineers_Update_051112.pdf
- ↑ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/471286/Site_Reports_for_Engineers_Update_051112.pdf
- ↑ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/471286/Site_Reports_for_Engineers_Update_051112.pdf
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To write a visit report, start by including a general introduction that tells your audience where and when you visited, who your contact was, and how you got there. Once you have the introduction written out, take 1 to 2 paragraphs to describe the purpose of the site you visited, including details like the size and layout. If you visited a business, talk about what the business does and describe any specific departments you went to. Then, summarize what happened during your visit in chronological order. Make sure to include people you met and what they told you. Toward the end of your report, reflect on your visit by identifying any strengths and weaknesses in how the site operates and provide any recommendations for improvement. For more help, including how to format your report, read on!
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