Introduction:
A report can be defined as a testimonial or account of something happening. It is purely based on observation and analysis. A report gives an explanation of any circumstance. In today’s corporate world, reports play a crucial role. They are a strong base for planning and control in an organization, i.e., reports give information that can be utilized by the management team in an organization for making plans and solving complex issues in the organization.
A report discusses a particular problem in detail. It brings significant and reliable information to the limelight of top management in an organization. Hence, on the basis of such information, the management can make strong decisions. Reports are required for judging the performances of various departments in an organization.
Professional Report and Writing Skills training course equips delegates with the skills of planning, researching, structuring, writing, editing, and presenting reports. Practical exercises and discussion throughout the course will give you a toolkit to use when report writing. This course will help participants to be competent and confident in their written communication with senior management or important
Course Objectives:
By the end of the Professional Report and Writing Skills training course, participants will be able to:
- Confidently write reports that achieve results or objectives.
- Follow a systematic approach to reduce the time it takes to write.
- Structure the information to guide the reader logically through the text.
- Adopt a ‘reader-friendly’ style that creates understanding and maintains interest.
- Write persuasively using the relevant information and vocabulary to support your idea.
- Ensure that specialist and non-specialist readers will quickly read and understand your work.
- Edit your draft reports easily and constructively.
- Use diagrams, tables, and charts to support and enhance your text.
- Produce reports that achieve their goals.
Who Should Attend?
Professional Report and Writing Skills training course is ideal for:
- Secretarial or admin staff asked to write reports who find the task challenging.
- Anyone required to write technical reports as part of their career
- Anyone who works as a Writer
Course Outlines:
Overview of a Technical Report
- How to Analyze Audience Characteristics?
- Deciding on relevant information to help the report achieve its purpose
- Structuring and sequencing that creates order and encourages the reader to read on
Process of Writing
- Identifying the Sections of a Technical Report
- Use vocabulary that helps to understand and gets results
- Developing a persuasive tone to reinforce the argument
Identifying Mechanical Elements
- Fundamentals
- How sentences and paragraphs can give rhythm and pace to our writing
- Will my report get a positive response from my readers?
- How to edit and proofread effectively
Examining Methods of Research Papers
- Writing the Paper
- Gaining an understanding of how a report is structured – beginning, middle, and end
- Choosing the best format for your purpose
Developing a thesis statement
- How to Cite Sources
- Gaining an understanding of how a report is structured – beginning, middle, and end
- Choosing the best format for your purpose