A special report is a type of research article that presents the results of your systematic investigation. The aim is to present this information in a manner that is easily accessible and understandable by the intended audience. A special report often includes graphs and other visual representations of data in order to bolster its credibility.
A research report can be based on any topic and may contain qualitative or quantitative information. A qualitative research report is mainly descriptive, whereas a quantitative research report deals with numbers. Moreover, a research report is typically written with the audience in mind as this determines its tone and how technical and field-specific the language will be.
FT Special Reports feature editorially-independent investigations into the world’s biggest issues for businesses and finance presented in compelling print and video formats. They provide a valuable insight into the global issues that matter to our influential business audience and give commercial partners a highly-engaged platform for their messaging.
A special report is a customized financial report deviating from standard financial statement formats that addresses unique information needs, while maintaining professional standards and clarity. Examples include reports that elaborate, explain, or exhibit in a prescribed fashion certain sections, accounts, or items of a financial statement; compliance reporting relating to contractual agreements or regulatory provisions with audited financial statements; or financial presentations made by an entity for the purpose of satisfying a request for information. See also financial report, audited financial statement, and external audit.