In journalism, the term special report refers to an in-depth and thorough investigation into a subject. This could involve exposing wrongdoing or corruption, or it could be a more technical subject matter that requires a high level of expertise and understanding to address. Specialized reporting can help to increase the credibility of a journalist’s work and provide valuable insight into complex subjects for their audience.
A research report is a detailed presentation of the research process and findings of systematic investigations. It is based on first-hand verifiable information and formally structured with relevant headings and sections. It should also include illustrations and other visual representations of data. Usually, this type of report is quantitative in nature. The report’s tone should be determined by its target audience. For example, if the research is intended for a general audience, it should be presented in an easily understandable and relatable way, while for a more specialized audience, it may need to use technical and field-specific terms.
Generally, Special Report articles should be no more than 3,000 words (excluding figures and tables) and should include a brief list of keywords, preferably in alphabetical order to facilitate indexing and cross-referencing. Authors are encouraged to use a minimum of 100 references and should include a literature search in the Expert Opinion section of their article. Reference to unpublished data should be kept to a minimum and authors must obtain written permission from cited individuals to use personal communications in the text of their manuscript.
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