Report Writing

Reports play an essential role in today’s business operations. They need to be read, understood, and acted upon. Many managers simply don’t have the time to thoroughly read through the mountain of paperwork that lands on their desks.

If writers include too much information or too many words, they produce reports that are lengthy, wordy and difficult to read. If they use overly-formal language and an inconsistent or inappropriate layout, their reports will be unappealing and unclear.

This course helps you to write well-designed reports. It covers everything from strategy and content, the design and look of a report through to persuasive writing skills.

What Will I Learn?

• Preparation - How to prepare for writing a report including identifying who its for and its purpose
• Logical structure - Plan , structure and organise your ideas effectively and achieve balance and the correct emphasis
• Guiding the reader - Using heading structures, effective lists and visual aids
• Readability - Using plain English, good punctuation and a consistent layout and style
• Structuring a report - How to write an executive summary, structure and order your report 
• Creating the right impression - How to write persuasively