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Report Writing Workshop
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.
hours
12
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:
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Understand the different types of report
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Acknowledge the process that needs to be followed to develop a successful report
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Identify the report structure and characteristics
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Structure and present your report professionally
Topics Covered
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- What is a Report?
- Characteristics of an Effective Report
- Different Types of Reports
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Information Reports
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Analytical Report
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- Choosing a Writing Style
- Choosing Effective Words
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Avoid Jargon
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Positive Words vs. Negative Words
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Avoid Clichés
- Developing professional sentences and paragraphs
- Using Punctuation Correctly
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- Preparing to Write
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Considering the Audience
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Understanding the Context
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The Mental Preparation
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Organizing for Maximum Impact
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Think SMALL
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Dealing with technical and/or numerical information
- Developing Ideas
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Five Steps to Develop Ideas
Editing to Enhance Writing
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Revising and Proofreading
Making it Visually Appealing
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Cover Page Layout and Design
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Table of Contents
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References layout
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Heading and Subheadings
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Bullets and Numbering
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Typeface and Margins
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- The Report Structure
- Practice and Feedback
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The in-class schedule is currently unavailable. Check our online instructor-led schedule or leave your contact details to send you schedule updates.