Special report is a news program that focuses on major political stories coming out of the nation’s capital. The show was originally anchored by Brit Hume until his retirement in 2008, and is currently hosted by Bret Baier. The program is known for its in-depth coverage of breaking political news and its incisive discussion of issues that affect Americans.
In research, a special report is a summary of research findings and results based on systematic investigations. These reports should present first-hand verifiable information in a clearly structured format and include a literature review that analyzes current knowledge on the topic. Graphs and other visual representations are often included in these types of documents.
The Hastings Center’s Special Reports are venues for the publication of the results of its research projects in bioethics. These reports may be single-authored essays or collections of essays written by members of the project working groups. The Hastings Center’s Special Reports offer an opportunity for a wide range of voices to be heard on controversial topics in the field of bioethics, providing important context for ongoing discussion about moral issues that arise in the course of research projects.
A special report is a financial report that deviates from the standard format of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These unique reports allow an auditor to view specific elements, accounts or items that are not normally found in a standard financial statement. These type of special reports are sometimes required to meet certain contractual or regulatory requirements.
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