ABSTRACT

Writing reports is a vital skill in many professions and roles across every sector. Despite this, the majority of reports generated in organizations tend to be difficult to read, dull and do not make the impact they should - either for the content or for the author.

In this book, you will learn how to write in a convincing way for a variety of different audiences. Fundamentals covered include structure, graphic presentation, plagiarism and oral presentation. The authors include a useful section on writing under pressure (by writing as a team, for example) as well as material on pitfalls to avoid when writing in English as a second language.

This simple, effective book is a great tool for readers across the globe who wish to improve their report-writing skills.

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|23 pages

From assignment to text

chapter 4|13 pages

Dealing with sources of information

chapter 5|19 pages

Structuring

chapter 6|23 pages

Requirements for each part of the report

chapter 7|33 pages

Special types of text

chapter 8|27 pages

Letters, emails and memos

chapter 9|25 pages

Putting ideas into words

chapter 10|17 pages

Persuasive writing

chapter 11|17 pages

Illustrations

chapter 12|21 pages

Layout

chapter 13|22 pages

Presenting a report orally