An assessment report is a document that provides a deeper understanding of a specific topic or issue. Assessment reports are often created to provide a complete summary of an assessment process but they can also be used to pinpoint areas of knowledge gaps or training requirements.

An assessment report, for instance one could contain an outline of strengths and weaknesses that are identified through SWOT analysis (strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and risks). This information is used to determine steps to develop for an employee. The assessment report can then be distributed to the hierarchy of the employee for planning purposes.

Assessment reports can be used to assess the effectiveness of a project or program. Third parties, like academic institutions or professional organizations are able to conduct an evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to assist stakeholders to make informed decisions and improve the efficiency of a program or a project.

An evaluation report provides an explanation of the project or program that is being evaluated, along with its goals and expected outcomes. It also includes a summary of the findings, identifies challenges and barriers and provides recommendations. The report of evaluation must be objective and explain its findings and conclusion clearly using graphs and tables when appropriate. It should also contain any limitations or caveats to the evaluation. This can be achieved by making sure that the evaluation is effectively designed and implemented and including the results of literature reviews. The report must be written in a clear and concise style and logically organized with subheadings and headings that make it easier to read.