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.
