Abstract: The paper presents the origin and function of report on one’s work. It also touches upon such problems in the writing as confusing it as work summary or work report, covering every aspect, seizing and taking possession of others’ contribution, ignoring and even concealing problems and limitations, boastful style of writing, etc. In the end,it points out that, in order to write a proper report on one’s work, the following should be considered:making clear the differences and similarities between report on one’s work and work summary, stating one’s own work according to the facts, combining materials and viewpoints, and writing in oral language.