Shorter, Sharper Reports in less time.

Course Benefits

• Write and edit reports with greater purpose
• Approach report writing in a systematic manner

Course Programme

• Planning and clarifying the terms of reference
• Preparing the process: the writer, the reader and the information
• Time managing the reporting process
• Selecting relevant information
• Organising and sequencing the material
• Deciding on layout and the most effective use of each report section
• Differentiating between fact, analysis and opinion
• Conclusions and recommendations
• Writing clear, concise sentences
• Developing a reader-friendly writing style
• Editing with purpose
• Analysing reports

Participants should bring samples of reports they have written or the types of reports they will be expected to produce.