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Report Writing Skills

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Level Workshop
Date/Venue
Duration 1 day
Time 09:30 to 16:30
Price Net - £225.00
VAT - £39.38
Gross - £264.38

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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 Aim
 
  • To develop the necessary skills to write a professional business report.
Course Objectives

By the end of the 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.
Testimonials
Comment: Excellent course, just wish I'd done this ten years ago.
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