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Report Writing Skills

Duration:  1 Day

 

Course Description

This is a one day training course designed for people who want to improve their ability to deliver effective reports confidently.  The course will give you individual and general guidelines on all aspects of successful report writing.

The topics below represent a suggested course content. However these can be adapted to meet specific objectives.

Course Contents

  • Preparation and Planning  

Without proper planning and preparation the report will not be as effective as it should be, making this one of the crucial parts of report writing.

  • What is the precise purpose of the report?

  • What overall objective(s) do I have?

  • Who will read my report?

  • What resources are at my disposal?

  • What information will I need to obtain?

  • How shall I present my information? 

  • Collecting and Handling Information

To present a successful report the information in the report must be able to be backed up with facts.

  • Where can I find the information I need?

  • How can I obtain the information from these sources?

  • How should I record my findings?

  • How can I be sure the information is accurate and reliable?

  • How should I group and sort the information?

  • Writing the report

    • In what order should I write my first draft?

    • How should I write and review the main body and appendixes?

  • How should I write and review the conclusions, recommendation, introduction and summary?

  • What final checks should I make before the report is issued?

  • Summary

    • Improving the Presentation of the Report

    How the report is presented is also very important as it makes an impact to the person who is reading the report

    • How can I improve the layout of the report?

    • How can I be sure that the typist or printer will understand my requirements?

    • The choice of paper, cover and bindings to be used.

    • The Use of English

      • What basic rules in the use of English should I know?

      • What common errors in the use of English should I avoid?

      • Summary

    • Report Writing

    • A Checklist

    For further information call us on 01324 719698

     

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