Writing effective reports is an essential business skill. This course will take you through the key techniques, structuring and content you need to know when writing professional reports. The course concentrates on how to get your message across cleanly and effectively so that your ideas and reports are clearly understood and make a positive impression. The course also takes you through the essential tools that Microsoft Word provides to help you, including the use and construction of templates and indexes and other time saving and high impact resources.
What will you learn
Types of report and when to use them
How to gather and collate the information you need
Different types of report and when to use them
How to make your point through effective description and persuasive argument
The key elements of a good report writing style
How Microsoft Word can make life easier
Using Microsoft Templates
Creating your own Microsoft Templates
Creating and inserting professional graphics, tables and indexes
Drafting, editing and proofing techniques
Who will benefit Anyone who writes reports, policies and/or procedures, and wants to convey their message effectively and professionally.
Programme
Day one
Introduction and an overview of report writing
Types of report and setting a clear objective
Collecting the information for the report
Structuring a report and presenting findings
Using description and argument
Writing styles
Drafting, editing and proof reading
Day two
Getting the most from Microsoft Word
Using Microsoft Templates
Creating your own Microsoft Templates
When and how to insert graphics
How to use and create tables of figures and indexes
Duration: 2 days
Fee: £795 (+VAT) per person (please note that this does not include accommodation) Click here for available discounts
