INTRODUCTION TO REPORT WRITING

Introduction to Report Writing Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing Definition of Business Reports A business report is an orderly and objective communication of factual information that serves some business purpose. Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing Reports categorised by FUNCTION • Informational reports • Analytical reports Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing Reports categorised by TIME • Progress reports • Periodic reports • Special reports Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing Reports categorised by FORM • Memo • Letter • Manuscript Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing Formal Situations Complex Problems Letter of Transmittal Title page Table of Contents Summary THE REPORT PROPER Title page Table of Contents Combination Transmittal & Summary THE REPORT PROPER Title page Combination Transmittal & Summary THE REPORT PROPER Title page THE REPORT PROPER LETTER REPORT MEMO REPORT Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing Informal Situations Simple Problems Report-Writing Process • • • • • • Planning the Project/Report Designing the Research Tool(s) Collecting and Analyzing the Data Organizing the Information Writing the Report Editing/Proofreading the Report Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing The ReportWriting Process Phase 1: PREPARE Identify & define the problem Analyse the audience Phase 2: RESEARCH Determine the methodology Collect the information Evaluate work at every step Phase 3: ANALYSE Organise & evaluate the information Draw conclusions & make recommendations Phase 4: WRITE Draft, revise & edit the report Package the report Business Communication: Introduction to Report Writing