Plan your report Planning your report well will save you time
and help to produce high-quality results. Select your topic Your
report can be on any subject; a science experiment, a social
studies or fine arts project, school activities, or community
concerns. The first step is to select one clearly-defined topic.
Be sure you have a positive idea of the subject you wish to
pursue. Before you begin taking pictures, collect as much
information about your topic as possible. Naturally, the amount
of time you spend on research will depend upon the scope of the
report and how you plan to use it. Inadequate research may
result in a superficial or inaccurate report. Record each
important fact on an individual file or index card. Organize
your material After you have completed your research, you are
ready to organize your report. It's time to arrange the facts
you have collected and to determine the kind and number of
photographs you need to convey your message. Begin by sorting
your index cards according to subject. A