Certificate In Report Writing

Certificate In Report Writing

Learn how to write good reports

If you need to write reports for your job or social activities this short course will help. It takes you step-by-step through the process of information gathering, construction of reports and presentation of visual information. In addition, there is a useful refresher on basic grammar and developing your writing style including a supplement on punctuation and spelling.

By the end of your studies you'll be able to produce professional and polished reports with confidence.

People who write well are more likely to get ahead in their career. Your writing can influence how professional you appear to your colleagues, clients and boss. It can also have a bearing upon how seriously they take you.

Because of this, many people find writing at work, and especially report writing, a daunting task. Consequently, reports are often left to the last minute and so are poorly produced.

This course will take away the mystery of good report writing. It's packed with plenty of examples, case studies and some handy tips and tricks to make your writing flow.

We're sure that by the time you have completed this course you'll actually look forward to writing reports. You will be confident that what you write is professional and polished. Plus, with a concise, well-written report, you'll gain a sense of achievement, and respect from those who read it.

Your Tuition

One of the key aspects to successfully completing your course is the quality of your tuition. All STT tutors are experienced in teaching by distance learning and have been specially trained by us to help you.

Your tutor will give you detailed comment on your progress, and guidance for the future. You will be shown how to overcome weaknesses and reassured on your strong points. Your tutor will provide constructive comment and do everything possible to help you develop your report writing skills.

We have brought together a professional tuition service and an effective course so that you can work towards a Certificate in Report Writing. Not only will you gain a certificate, you'll also gain confidence in yourself and your writing abilities.

Report Writing Course Synopsis

• Module 1 - How to study.
• Module 2 - Writing Style and Technique - I: The eight parts of speech - nouns - pronouns - ambiguous pronouns - problems with pronouns - verbs - active v passive - conjunctions - adjectives - adverbs - prepositions - the use of numbers.
• Module 3 - Writing Style and Technique - II: The 5 Cs - teaming clarity with completeness - circumlocution - avoiding repetition - using the right word - using linking words and sign posts - idioms - jargon - foreign words in English - use of adjectives, adverbs, similes and metaphors - sentence structure - paragraphing.
• Module 4 - Preparing to Write Your Report: Routine reports - special reports - technical reports - verbal reports - questions to ask: purpose, readership, content, structure, organisation and style - making notes - using abbreviations.
• Module 5 - Form and Layout of Reports: Title page - circulation list - notes and acknowledgements - table of contents - list of illustrations - abstract/summary - introduction - body of report - conclusions - recommendations - appendices - bibliography/references - glossary - index. A worked example.
• Module 6 - Constructing a Report: Planning the outline - gathering information - arranging the information - selecting material - interpreting information - writing the report - presenting the report - checking your work: content, design, text and style. Case study constructing a report. Some further aspects of report writing.
• Module 7 - Presenting Visual Information: Graphs - bar charts - pie charts - symbol charts (pictograms) - diagrams, plans and sketch maps - charts - flow charts - photographs - tables.

Your Certificate

Your Advanced Business English Diploma will be issued to you when you qualify. This is awarded on a continual assessment basis, with a Pass mark of 50%. If you reach 65% you'll be awarded a Credit mark and by attaining 75% you'll be awarded a Distinction.

Guarantee

Because we have full confidence in the quality of the course, you can inspect it for 15 days before committing to your training. If you are not completely satisfied with it, or you feel the training is not right for you, then just return the course materials, in good condition, within 15 days of receipt.

Start Studying Right Away When You Enrol Online

There is no fixed enrolment date so you can start as soon as you are ready. Plus, you can study where and when you like - in the UK or abroad, at home, in the library or at work.

And, by enrolling online you can be studying in just five minutes. The first sections are available as soon as your payment has been accepted.

Your course materials are sent to you by post and should arrive within seven working days in the UK or 28 working days if you are overseas.

STT Online Student Community

As soon as you've enrolled you will become a member of our online student community, which is an easy way to contact other students and keep in touch with the college.