Report Writing

Aims

Aims

The ability to communicate information, ideas and findings effectively and concisely is a key skill essential for achieving success in today’s organisations. 

The aim of this course is to enable you to be able to produce reports that communicate information effectively in a business context by:-

• Understanding how to organise and edit material for a report

• Using a logical structure to write the report

• Understanding the audience and using an appropriate tone

• Writing in a clear and concise manner

Structure

The course is based around you writing an investigative report based on an innovative case study provided. This activity will enable you to practise all of the skills required to produce reports. Feedback on the reports is provided by the trainer and peer group and this highlights areas for individual development. The course is rounded off by personal development planning.

Content

This course will cover the following topics:

• The purpose of a report

• The Audience and appropriate tone

• Research and determining Content

• Report Structure

• How to be concise, accurate and objective

• Plain English

• Use of visual material

• Personal development planning

Associated Courses

Expand your knowledge and skills and book on to the following related courses:

• Making Effective Presentations

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Microsoft Excel – Charts and Graphs

Suitable for

This course is suitable for anyone whose role involves writing business reports.

Cost

£165 (ex VAT) – includes all course materials, refreshments and a 2 course lunch at our 1835 Restaurant.

Tailored

As well as being open to any individual, this course can be delivered:

• to meet individual company requirements

• to company housestyles and templates

• within company premises

• specifically to a group or team of staff