Report Writing

Report Writing
1 day

Course Aims
This course gives participants an easy, structured framework that will enable them to produce accurate and informative reports, allowing readers to gain quick access to the key information.

Assumed Knowledge
No previous knowledge is required

Course Audience
Manages, supervisors, project leaders, sales staff and anyone who is required to write informative, easy to read and convincing reports.

Course Summary

• The Ingredients for Good Business Writing -The Need for a Report – Understanding the Reader’s Needs

• Creating a Good Report
Creating Clear Objectives – Report Checklist – Structuring your report – Report Layout
• Before You Start Writing – Report Objectives
• The 6 Stages of Report Writing
• Language and It’s Power
Giving readers what they want – What Readers Dislike – Your Approach to Writing – How to Avoid Common Mistakes
Office Speak – Simple Expression – Using Clichés – Rules – Rules – More Common Mistakes