How to Write Reports
Report writing is a key aspect of many job roles and careers. How to Write Reports will develop the skills needed to write clearly, concisely and informatively whatever the report is about. The self-study book is fully interactive and will develop the learning and skills needed to produce a report that communicates the information effectively in any work or business environment. Topics include collecting information, organisation, writing conclusions and recommendations. If you buy a multi-user licence you can share the book with colleagues in your school, college or organisation to use with the students they teach within that institution.
Since NEC’s How to Write Reports was first published it has helped many learners to develop their report writing skills. This popular text provides a valuable resource that can help to save time for tutors and trainers looking to develop their students’ skills so that they can produce effective reports. Use the entire contents of the workbook or only the topics you need, for face-to-face teaching with your students, or as revision support or a home study aid.
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Authors: John Inglis, Roger Lewis
Edition: This edition first published 2005
Format: PDF, A4
Page extent: 96 pages
About the authors
NEC works with recognised leaders in the field of education and training, to develop resources designed and written by experienced authors who are also qualified subject experts.
John Inglis won a trade union scholarship to Ruskin College Oxford to study Economics, was awarded a travelling scholarship to Australia and New Zealand and subsequently read the Historical Tripos at Trinity College Cambridge. He has taught in further education and was Education Officer in Barlinnie Prison before he retired. He is deeply interested in the problems of mature students, been part-time tutor-counsellor and admissions adviser for the Open University and run study skills courses for Open University students in Scotland.
Roger Lewis has had a long and varied career in education. He has taught in primary and secondary schools and in higher education. He was a Staff Tutor for the Open University and, later, Deputy Director of the National Extension College. In 1987 he joined the Open College and became Director of Education and Training. He has written many books on education, and courses for adult students.
Product description
This workbook is divided into 12 units. Each unit includes an overview of what the unit is about and what students should have learnt by the end of it; activities to test what has been learnt and use the skills developed; check your learning section to measure progress.
Introduction |
How to use this book |
Unit 1 – What is a report? |
What is a report? |
Unit 2 – Terms of reference, titles and introductions |
What are the terms of reference? The title The introduction Limitations Method Conclusion |
Unit 3 – Collecting information |
Sources of information Spray notes Collecting information Conclusion |
Unit 4 – Organising the information |
Computers, A4 sheets and index cards Signposts |
Unit 5 – Writing conclusions and recommendations |
The conclusion Recommendations Conclusion |
Unit 6 – Planning paragraphs |
Planning paragraphs |
Unit 7 – Writing clearly |
Thinking of the reader Tone Accurate expression, or ‘good English’ |
Unit 8 – How to check your written work |
First draft |
Unit 9 – Layout |
Layout |
Unit 10 – Using illustrations |
Using illustrations |
Unit 11 – Final presentation of the report |
Final presentation of the report |
Unit 12 – Checklists |
Terms of reference Titles and introductions Collecting information Organising the material you have collected Conclusions and recommendations Writing clear paragraphs Writing clearly Drafting and redrafting Layout Illustrations Final presentation |
Appendix 1 |
Other reports |
Appendix 2 |
Sequence for items in a report |