Course Participants will acquire new knowledge and skills regarding:
How reports can be written to gain maximum influence using a systematic approach to structure in a report. How to deciding what information is required, then being able to collect, analyse and present it to gain maximum advantage. When and how to use précis and summary techniques. Options for presentation layout and graphical |
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The theoretical basis of this subject – and current academic thinking and how a report differs from a proposal |
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A systematic method for preparation |
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Identifying the aims and therefore ALL the target readers. Tailoring to meet this audience |
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Collecting the information: Research: what information do you need; where will you get it from? How will you organise it? |
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Structuring a report – giving the readers a “route map” |
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Using plain English: Style: matching your language to your reader, using everyday English, avoiding politically correctness pitfalls |
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The grammar rules and vocabulary, spelling, abbreviations, and punctuation |
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Ensuring your work is read: Presentation and layout. |
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When to use illustrations, charts and graphs |
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Opening and closing – and ASKING FOR ACTION |
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Action planning: The lessons of the course and how they may be applied practically. How can delegates adapt, and what will they do differently? What delegates will stop, continue and start to do. |
