Writing Reader-friendly Reports

Course details

Reports are a part of every organisation’s operations. Professional, reader-centred and logical reports help to communicate to the target audience effectively. Well-structured and well-written reports also project positive branding for the organisation.

In this programme, participants will learn the skills and techniques of good report writing. They will also learn how to better manage the report writing process effectively.

How Will You Benefit?

After the workshop, you will be able to:

• identify the different types of reports commonly used in business context
• draft a clear report for professional communication
• apply the right tone and style appropriately
• list the common pitfalls to avoid

What Will You Learn?

Identify the different types of reports commonly used in business context

• Identify types of reports and their objectives, target audience
• Report as corporate branding tool
• Implication for the report writer

Draft a clear report for professional communication

Structure of general report

• Executive summary
• Objective
• Background
• Body
• Research
• Analysis
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Proposed action plan
• Annex

Applying the right tone and style appropriately

• Formal vs informal
• Direct vs indirect
• Use of appropriate language
• Use of visuals, charts, graphics

Common pitfalls to avoid

• Grammar, punctuation, spelling
• Facts vs opinions
• Proofreading
• Redundant words
• Clichés
• Commonly misused words and phrases