Writing A Report, 9th Edition

How to Prepare, Write & Present Really Effective Reports

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

Now in its 9th edition, this extensively revised and updated handbook explains how you can write reports that will be: * Read without unnecessary delay * Understood without undue effort Accepted, and where applicable, acted upon / Divided into three parts, the book looks in detail firstly at the practical side of report writing: * Preparation and planning * Collecting and handling information * Writing and revising / Secondly, at the creative side of report writing: * Achieving a good style and choosing the correct words * Improving the overall appearance of reports / And thirdly at 23 common types of report, including: * Annual reports/ Appraisal reports * Audit reports Minutes/Progress reports * Student project reports/Technical reports / There is also an extensive glossary and a selection of sample reports.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-06-16
Mått:154 x 233 x 16 mm
Vikt:480 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN:9781845284701

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Mer om författaren

John Bowden is the author of a number of books on written communication in the professional and public spheres, including public speaking, wedding speeches and writing reports.

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"What is special about the text is that it is more than just 'how to write reports'; it gives that extra really powerful information that can and often does make a difference... The book is comprehensive in its detail and contents, covering type style, fonts, writing style and even advice on binding and illustrations." Training Journal. "By far the most informative text covering report writing that I have seen." Training Journal.

Innehållsförteckning

List of illustrations; Preface to the ninth edition; Acknowledgments; Part 1: The practical side of report writing; 1. Preparation and planning; 2. Collecting and handling information; 3. Writing and revising your report; Part Two: The creative side of report writing; 4. A style guide to good report writing; 5. The Correct Use of English; 6. Improving the presentation of your report; Part Three: Some common types of report; Accident reports; Agendas for committee meetings; Annual reports; Appraisal reports; Audit reports;Comparative testing reports;Duty notes reports; Explanatory reports; Feasibility reports; - Informative reports; - Instructional manuals; - Interview reports; - Investigation into the financial affairs of a company; reports; - Minutes; - Process description reports; - Progress reports; Scientific reports; - Student project reports; - Systems evaluation reports; - Technical reports; - Technological reports; - Trouble-shooting reports; Appendix 1: Harvard Referencing; Appendix 2: Sample reports; Glossary; Resources; Index.