Report Writing

‍Course Code: WRITEP

Duration: Half Day and 30 Mins Follow-Up Session

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COURSE AIMS:

Write informative and persuasive reports.

Reports are designed to give information concisely and accurately; they should inform, persuade, and initiate change. A well-structured report with clear objectives will attract more attention and produce the intended results.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:

This short programme is for you if you want to produce reports that propose an argument clearly and in the minimum number of words. You will learn how to organise information and communicate powerful ideas to support decision-making.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the functional nature of reports
• Prepare and construct persuasive reports
• Organise information efficiently and convincingly

COURSE CONTENT:

Introduction and Objectives

Communicating on Paper

• General principles
• Managing information

Planning the Report

• Organising information
• Planning a report from outline to first draft
• Developing the outline

Editing the Report

• Paragraphs
• Sentences: length and construction
• Plain English

ONLINE ONE TO ONE SESSION

A focused session tailored to individual needs

Applying the learning

• Delegates revise examples of their own written reports in line with the principles covered in the group session
• One to one session (up to 30 minutes per person) with trainer reviewing the changes and exploring other writing difficulties

Action planning

Review of Programme

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