A Student S Guide To Writing Business Reports

Written by Kaplan's own Zoe Robinson and Stuart Pedley-Smith this essential guide is designed for anyone who needs to write a professional report. Taking a practical approach with lots of exercises, covering the structure of different types of report and drawing out the differences between reports and other business documents this guide will give you the skills required to present a professional report. This book will be aimed at undergraduates, people who need to write reports as a key part of their day job, or those who simply need to pass the final part of their professional exams.

This text takes a developmental process approach to the crafting of various business reports, with the idea that business reports, from basic reports to feasibility studies, business plans, and employee manuals, are vital tools in business decision-making. Beginning with the fundamentals of writing, students are taken through the process of drafting, revising, editing, and producing simple reports, as well as planning and conducting research which culminates in a well-prepared report. Once report preparation and writing is mastered, presentation techniques and skills are discussed so students learn to effectively communicate the information contained in their reports.

Report writing is an essential part of business life and if you can effectively communicate your ideas you are likely to reap the rewards. This new edition, extensively rewritten and updated, aims to provide you with a comprehensive, clear, brief and relevant set of guidelines for writing effective reports. The key to effective report writing is to be able to communicate a message in a way that enables the reader to understand it in exactly the way it was intended. To achieve this the writer needs to be able to produce information in a clear, concise and readable way to deliver a message without the danger of ambiguity or misinterpretation. Guidance and examples are given. This book is aimed at business managers as well as students of management who need to write reports for distribution within their organisations. Reading this book will present you with the knowledge to modify your own personal report style and approach. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and updated Provides you with a comprehensive, clear, brief and relevant set of guidelines for writing effective reports Will give you the knowledge to develop your own report style and approach

Practical and concise, this is the essential guide to writing effective reports. It shows students how to tailor report structures and conventions to different audiences and purposes and how to manage changes in format and requirements, so that they have the tools and understanding to write reports with confidence. It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track. This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course. New to this Edition: - Contains a new section on demonstrating critical analysis in the key parts of a report, including the literature review, methodology and findings - Additional guidance on effective writing style

A task-based approach is applied in this course for those who have to read or write reports. The six extended units cover the successive stages in writing a report, from collecting information, using statistics, organising and presenting material to recommending and summarising. The stages are lined in to job functions common to any commercial field, ranging from production to finance and marketing. An appendix on report structure is included.

Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide for Americans is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included. Exercises guide readers through the process of creating and revising each genre, and helpful tips, reminders, and suggested resources beyond the book are provided throughout.