Writing Effective Reports

Overview

To enable participants to take a structured approach to writing effective reports which are concise, easy to read, achieve their purpose and are appropriate for the intended audience.

Learning

• Adapt reports according to their audience and their needs.
• Write reports which are accurate meaningful factual and support decision making.
• Understand the
• what who why
• when writing reports.
• Determine the purpose of the report and structuring it with appropriate analysis in order to meet the writers aims.
• Understand the critical parts required in a report and how they fit together.
• Construct compelling written arguments.
• Understand what is appropriate for appendices and annexes.
• Write without ambiguity.
• Understand the importance of using plain English.
• Understand the importance of correct grammar and punctuation.
• Understand the importance of proofreading and demonstrate a staged approach.

Assessment

Qualitative assessment by tutor (For example: observations or demonstrations throughout course)