Report Writing
- Course aimed at new report writers or those improving skills. Put theory into practice during the day. Prepare, plan, structure, proofread, and edit reports effectively. Key principles, planning, writing, checking, and editing reports covered. Emphasis on planning and preparation for effective report writing. Participants work on actual reports to apply principles. Check and edit reports before submitting professionally.
Overview
The Online Report Writing Training course is designed for individuals new to report writing or seeking to enhance their skills. Participants will actively apply what they learn throughout the day. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to plan reports effectively, structure them appropriately, and proofread and edit their work before submission. The training covers key principles, planning techniques, writing strategies, and editing practices to ensure professional report delivery.
Who should attend
Report Writers
Overview
This report writing training course is aimed at people who are new to report writing or who need to improve their report writing skills. This is not a programme covering theory alone. Participants are expected to put into practice what they are learning as they go through the day.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will have the skills to:
• Prepare and plan reports that meet their intended purpose
• Produce reports that conform to an established and acceptable structure
• Proof read and edit their reports effectively before submitting them to their intended readers
Course Contents
Section One – Introduction to Report Writing
This section covers the key principles of report writing and lays the foundation for the remainder of the day’s activities. Topics covered include:
Why a report?
Why are some reports ineffective?
Basic Principles of Report Writing
Structure of Business Reports
Section Two – Plan and Prepare
This section looks at a number of techniques to help report writers prepare before beginning the task of writing. Great emphasis is placed on planning and preparing as we consider this to be the key to effective report writing. Topics Include:
Purpose of the Report
Knowing your Readers
Generating Ideas
Sources of Information
The Extended Pyramid
Report Outline
Section Three – Write the Report
Participants work on an actual report or develop one from a brief provided by us. This section builds on the principles already covered and we also cover topics such as:
Getting Started
Overcoming Writers Block
Language
Section Four – Check and Edit
In this final section we consider the importance of checking and editing reports before submitting. We suggest an approach that gives the best chance of ensuring that participants present professional reports to their readers.
Participants get the opportunity to practice their checking techniques using the reports they produced earlier.
Duration:1/2 Day
Cost:£325 + Vat
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