Introduction
This Course is intended to help the participants do the writing their job demands. If you are a manager at any level in business, government, or industry, you must write reports.
Whether you want to or not, you write to explain things, to smooth relationships and to convince others of the value of some course of action. Writing must be clear, concise, complete, and correct. It must also convey your message in a courteous tone.
The course will help you to identify the range of this kind of writing, the forms it takes, and the persuasive techniques it requires. When you have completed this course you will be able to define the key concepts associated with Advanced Report Writing and you will be able to: Identify the main obstacles to effective Report Writing and how to avoid them; Understand the nature of a Technical Report and Project Report; Write from the perspective of the writer and the reader.
Duration
10 Days
Target audience
This course is specifically for experienced report writers looking to produce more effective documents.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
At the end of this IRES training course, you will learn how to:
- To learn the value of good written communications
- Understand how to write with clarity, brevity and a modern, professional voice
- Communicate complex information, ideas, decisions and arguments to a variety of readers, using clear English
- Write well-structured documents that get the message across quickly, clearly and effectively
- To prepare reports and proposals that inform, persuade, and provide information
- To learn how to proofread your work so you are confident it is clear, concise, complete, and correct
- Identify and avoid common errors of grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and punctuation
- Improve the presentation of a report
- Have the skills to edit and proofread your own and others’ written work
Course Outline
Module 1
- Define the key issues to be covered and the ‘question’ being asked
- Communication objectives – precise objectives for what we want the readers to know, feel and do
- Develop a research strategy
Module 2
- Research methods: Primary and secondary
- Report types and structures
- Principles of plain English
- Principles of page layout and document design
Module 3
- The role of supporting elements such as the executive summary and follow up
- Structure the argument effectively
- Use a style of plain English that improves understanding and raises levels of interest
- Produce an effective and attractive layout
Module 4
- Package the report with an interesting title, executive summary, contents page
- Compile reports ensuring content and format are appropriate.
- Discuss the focus of the report - deciding on correct content.
Module 5
- Meeting reporting deadlines.
- How to select, format, structure and layout reports: including headings, bullets and numbering.
- Ensure the document sequence is logical and meaningful.
Module 6
- How to present information differently: text, graphs, tables, flow charts and diagrams.
- Organising and structuring a technical text appropriately.
- Presenting the same information in different ways.
Module 7
- Technical reports
- General reports
- Report checklists
Module 8
- Topic or subject matter
- Purpose of the report
- Scope of the report
Module 9
- Section identification systems
- Referencing
- Table of contents
Module 10
- Stages of report production
- Checklist for editing our work
- Appendix: homophones and parts of speech
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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