Report Writing Skills Course

Event: Report Writing Skills Course

Venue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya.

Event Date: 28th– 01st May 2018

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INTRODUCTION

Good ideas do not always get the attention that they deserve. Frequently, badly organized, wordy reports tend to hide important information, and the important messages are lost. We show participants a systematic approach to report writing so that they are able to write clear, logically structured reports in less time.

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The report writing training course is designed for anyone who produces reports and needs them to be understood and acted upon.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• To use a number of easy-to-learn report-writing techniques
• To ensure the reports are well structured, that they flow logically and look professional
• To make the reports easier to read, and therefore to understand
• To make essential parts of the report stand out
• Make it easy for different readers to navigate around the report
• To produce documents that enhances the image of both the writer and the organization

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1:

• Introduction to report writing
• Why a report
• Why are some reports ineffective?
• Basic principles of report writing
• Structure of business reports

Classification of reports

• Informal
• Formal

Systematic preparation/planning

• Considering the purpose
• Considering the readers
• Considering the context
• The writing rules

Logical structure

• Structuring for logical flow
• Organizing ideas
• Balance and emphasis
• Planning the content

Practice on writing the report

• Accuracy, brevity and clarity
• Tabular and graphic presentations
• Editing the report

Module 2:

Guiding the reader

• Constructing titles, headings and subheadings
• Producing effective lists
• Using visual aids and examples

Language choice

• Using plain English
• Being clear and concise
• Writing accurately
• Avoiding the passive voice

Finishing techniques

• Professional presentation
• Using a consistent format, style, layout
• Writing an executive summary
• Reproduction
• Distribution and presentation

Report Writing Exercises

• Group work
• Discussion & feedback on participants' reports

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Tailor Made Training
• Register as an Individual
• Register as a Group
• Become one of Our Partners
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• Purchase Software

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For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814,

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: [email protected].

Mob: +254 715 077 817 Tel: 020 211 3814

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B 21st May 2018..

Send proof of payment to [email protected].

Others Details

TAILOR-MADE TRAINING This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.