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There are many techniques to master the production of professional reports. Quality reports are well-written and presented with necessary background, supporting data and recommendations. This course will help you ensure your reports are clear, concise and well structured.
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day
Audience:
Anyone who needs to produce reports or proposals, annual reports or board reports, or marketing reports, operational reports or business submissions
Prerequisites:
There are no particular requirements for this course.
Statement of Attainment
This course can be used as a unit of a nationally recognised qualification. To receive a Statement of Attainment, you must complete an optional assessment task for an additional fee. Some additional self-paced study may be required to prepare adequately for the assessment.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
- Basic tools and techniques for research and preparation of professional reports.
- Types of business reports.
- Learn to organise your thinking into clear, logical structure.
- Identify the key elements in a formal report or proposal.
- Identify the basic methods of presenting information.
- Identify the key elements of writing persuasive proposals.
- Identify the signposts readers look for in a professional report or proposal.
- Learn the guidelines for using signposts correctly.
- Develop sound proofreading and revision checklists.
- Learn the mechanics of footnotes, bibliographies and references.
Planning your Report
- Investigation
- Resources
- Search strategies
- Citing sources
- Rules of evidence
Planning Sequence
- Purpose
- Audience: Primary and Secondary
- Understanding Audience needs
- Format
- Direct and Indirect
- Evidence
- Organisation
Main Elements of a Report
Understand and use 6 main parts of every winning business report.
- Main elements of a report
- Introduction
- Body/discussion
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
Sequencing
- Sequencing information
- Chronological
- Order of importance
- Problem and solution
- Least to most
- Other
Structure
- Rules for headings
- Parts of a Formal Report
- Major heading
- Sub heading
- Secondary sub heading
- Headings as signposts
Using Tables and Graphs
Outlining your Report
- Brainstorming
- Mind mapping
- Post-it notes
- Six Thinking Hats
Influential Writing
- Grab attention with powerful openings and closings
- Write endings that motivate readers to take action
- Subtle tips for influencing readers to 'buy into' ideas
- How to convey bad news or say no
Business Grammar Refresher
- Simple guidelines for mastering punctuation and grammar
- Using parentheses, asterisks and dashes
- A concise refresher on correct use of verb tenses, subject-verb patterns and pronouns and their antecedents
- Commonly confused word pairs
- Short words and phrases for transitions
Delivery Options
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Classroom sessions are delivered at a nominated location (Private courses only). Inclusions: |
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Live online sessions are instructor-led in a virtual environment, providing hands-on instruction and practical activities for participants. Participants can see the instructor screen and interact with the instructor and other participants. Instructor can assist participants on their screen if necessary. Participants can join a session from any location using the Course Invitation. There is no need for software just a computer with an internet connection and a browser. Public sessions are conducted through Live Online. Inclusions: |
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Available Writing Reports and Proposals courses
| Event | Event Date | Location | Individual Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Writing - Reports & Proposals | 27-03-2025 | Live Online | $660.00 | |
| Business Writing - Reports & Proposals | 29-04-2025 | Live Online | $660.00 | |
| Business Writing - Reports & Proposals | 28-05-2025 | Live Online | $660.00 | |
| Business Writing - Reports & Proposals | 24-06-2025 | Live Online | $660.00 |
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