Report writing
Short course
In Edinburgh
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
10/06/2024
The course looks at different types of report and what they are meant to achieve. The focus is on developing a systematic approach to report writing by tackling the task in several stages. Through taking part in a variety of writing exercises and receiving constructive feedback, participants are able to build their skills and confidence.
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About this course
Managers, supervisors, administrators etc who are required to write reports.
No entry requirements but it is expected that participants will have some experience writing for work purposes.
Course attendance available on request.
Participants are encouraged to bring along a sample report or piece of workplace writing to the course so that they can benefit from individual feedback.
Yes, we deliver Report Writing as an in-house course for businesses throughout Scotland an N Ireland.
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Subjects
- Writing Skills
- Report writing for Management
- Grammar
- Report Writing
- Report preparation
- Punctuation
- Plain English
- Report editing
- Business Writing
- Writing
Teachers and trainers (1)
Margaret Johnston
Training Consultant
Highly experienced Trainer, Facilitator & Coach with a background of some 25 years in various roles within public, private and Further Education sectors. Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD); Fellow of the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL); Post-graduate Teaching Qualification (Further Education); Associate Member of the International NLP Trainers Association. Ability to work in partnership with clients and willing to 'go the extra mile'. Friendly learner-centred training style ensuring full participation and transfer of learning.
Course programme
Definitions and purposes of reports
Parts of a report and what they are meant to achieve
Key stages of writing a report
How to gather information for a report and prioritise what to include
The importance of planning and creating a structure that helps the reader
Use of grammar and puncutation
Choice of language and achieving the correct level of formality
Improving sentence structure and writing style
Editing and proof reading
Measuring readibilty using the Gunning Fog Index
Report writing