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Report Writing Skills
Course
In Fareham ()
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Duration
1 Day
To develop the necessary skills to write a professional business report. Suitable for: This one day report writing course is aimed at business professionals who want to improve their report writing skills. The course can be delivered as described or it can be tailored to meet more specifically identified needs. Learning is reinforced by handouts covering all main objectives and exercises during the day. These handouts provide a valuable aide-memoire to support learning on return to the workplace.
About this course
Delegates with a requirement to write business proposals, letters or just to improve their writing skills.
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Course programme
Report Writing Skills
Introduction
This one day report writing course is aimed at business professionals who want to improve their report writing skills. The course can be delivered as described or it can be tailored to meet more specifically identified needs. Learning is reinforced by handouts covering all main objectives and exercises during the day. These handouts provide a valuable aide-memoire to support learning on return to the workplace.
Course Objectives
By the end of this practical business course you will be able to:
- Establish clear objectives for a report
- Plan the stages for the preparation of the report
- Assess the readers' needs
- Follow and/or adapt a recognised, helpful and logical structure
- Distinguish between facts, conclusions and recommendations
- Use an accurate, clear and brief writing style following plain English guidelines
- Consider the style and presentation of a report
- Edit and proofread documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
Content
Prefer plain words - avoiding padding
Use of the active voice - ensuring a personal and direct style
Techniques for writing shorter sentences
Importance of Terms of Reference
Assessing the needs of the reader
Planning and preparation - including use of Planning tools & Production Model
Constructing a report - distinguishing between facts, conclusions and recommendations
Importance of editing and proofreading
Course Includes: Lunch/refreshments and course materials.
Additional information
Students per class: 12
Contact person: Tim Whitaker
Report Writing Skills