Course Outline
Report Writing
Duration
12 Hours
Language
English
Summary
A report is a highly structured form of writing to communicate factual information; reports often follow conventions that have been laid down to produce a common format. Reports are usually requested to serve a business purpose and/or decision by gathering information and presenting them in a structured form. The key to a successful report is the process by which the information was gathered as much as the information itself.
Skills Gained
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the different types of report
Acknowledge the process that needs to be followed to develop a successful report
Identify the report structure and characteristics
Structure and present your report professionally
Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Report Writing
- What is a Report?
- Characteristics of an Effective Report
- Different Types of Reports
Information Reports
Analytical Report
2. Strategies for Report Writing
- Choosing a Writing Style
- Choosing Effective Words
Avoid Jargon
Positive Words vs. Negative Words
Avoid Clichés
- Developing professional sentences and paragraphs
- Using Punctuation Correctly
3. Steps for Effective Business Writing
- Preparing to Write
Considering the Audience
Understanding the Context
The Mental Preparation
Organizing for Maximum Impact
Think SMALL
Dealing with technical and/or numerical information
- Developing Ideas
Five Steps to Develop Ideas
Editing to Enhance Writing
Revising and Proofreading
Making it Visually Appealing
Cover Page Layout and Design
Table of Contents
References layout
Heading and Subheadings
Bullets and Numbering
Typeface and Margins
4. Writing Winning Reports
- The Report Structure
- Practice and Feedback
Methodology
- Learning Concepts/ Presentations
- Role Plays and case studies
- Group activities and Discussions
- Individual and Team Exercises
- Tips and tools
- Educational videos
- Draft an Individual Action Plan