It is essential to understand how to write reports and proposals that get read. We write reports in a range of formats and a variety of purposes. Whether you need to report on a product analysis, inventory, feasibility studies, or something else, report writing is a skill you will use again and again.
Having a method to prepare these documents will help you be as efficient as possible with the task. This course will build on a solid base of writing skills to present information in formal, informal, and proposal styles.
Prepare reports and proposals that inform, persuade, and provide information.
Go through the stages of report writing (investigating, planning, writing, and revising)
Write documents capable of persuasion, design a message, and answer tough questions
Do work so that it is clear, concise, complete, and correct
This course is for those who want to:
apply these skills in real work applications
use headings, charts, and graphs effectively
needing a refresher in report and proposal writing skills
Session 1: The Stages of Report Writing
Investigating
Planning
Writing
Revising
Session 2: The First Stage – Investigating
Gathering Information
Let’s Get Thinking!
Session 3: The Second Stage – Planning
Choosing a Report Format
Individual Activity
Session 4: The Third Stage – Writing
Use Familiar Words
Prefer Short, Simple Words
Use Concrete Words
Prefer Active to Passive Verbs
Avoid Camouflaged Verbs
Arrange Sentences for Emphasis and Clarity
Keep Sentences Short
Session 5: The Fourth Stage – Revising
Checklist for Success
Spelling Test
Using Headings
Using Charts and Graphs
Session 6: The Proposal
The Differences When Writing Proposals
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
Writing Exercise
Session 7: Persuasion
Practical Application
Giving Credit
Session 8: Finishing Up
Citing Sources
Bibliography Exercise
Wrapping Up
Q & A
Action Plan
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