Essentials - Communication Skills - Report Writing

Course Description

Writing effective reports is a core work skill. In the age of technology it is still one of the most important means of communication. This course explores some of the key factors that make a report EFFECTIVE. It provides a step-by-step guide to writing a report, from planning through to revising/editing. You'll find the course valuable if you're using a word processing package, typewriter or pen!

Learning Objectives

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to:

• Write clear, action oriented objectives for a report 
• Identify essential and desirable content 
• Structure the report effectively, using appropriate numbering and ""signposting"" techniques 
• Write reports clearly and economically 
• Project an image appropriate to the report 
• Make effective use of visuals 
• Revise and edit your work effectively 

Course Contents

• Why Reports
• Anatomy of a Report
• Preparing
• Numbering
• Drafting
• Visuals
• Revising
• Including: Check my Understanding Tests and Full Course Test

Course Duration

90-120 minutes