The Essentials of Report WritingCommunication - Written

Introduction

“The Essentials of Report Writing” is designed to empower individuals with the vital skills necessary for producing impactful reports. This program equips participants with the expertise needed to create clear, persuasive, and well-structured reports that shine in diverse professional and academic arenas. Whether you are in the corporate world, government, research, or academia, this course will enable you to communicate with authority and precision, elevating your report-writing capabilities to a professional standard.

Key Takeaways

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Understand the Purpose of Reports: Recognize the different types and purposes of reports, from informational to analytical.
• Identify Key Elements: Identify and utilize the key elements that make up a successful report, such as executive summaries, appendices, and recommendations.
• Audience-Centric Writing: Tailor reports to the specific needs and expectations of your audience, ensuring your message is clear and impactful.
• Effective Research and Data Utilization: Gather, analyze, and integrate data effectively into your reports to support your findings and recommendations.
• Master Report Organization: Structure reports logically, including the introduction, methodology, findings, and conclusion, for maximum impact.

Who Should Attend

This course welcomes professionals from diverse fields, students at all academic levels, and government officials. It is designed to benefit anyone seeking to improve their report-writing skills, empowering them to communicate effectively in their respective areas, be it in the corporate world, academia, government roles, or business endeavors.

Programme Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Report Writing

• Understanding the purpose and types of reports
• Identifying the audience and their expectations
• The importance of clear communication in reports

Module 2: Preparing to Write

• Defining your report's objectives and scope
• Research and data collection techniques
• Organizing your research materials effectively

Module 3: Structuring Your Report

• The standard report structure
• Writing effective introductions and executive summaries
• Crafting compelling titles and headings

Module 4: Writing Techniques

• Developing a clear and concise writing style
• Avoiding common grammar and punctuation errors
• Using visuals (tables, graphs, etc) to enhance understanding

Module 5: Group Activity and Peer Review

• Participants work on a report-writing exercise
• Peer review and feedback session
• Error analysis

Module 6: Review and Q&A

• Review of key takeaways
• Participant questions and discussion
• Course evaluation and feedback

Methodologies

This course will be delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, practical exercises, and peer-to-peer feedback. Participants will engage in hands-on activities such as report drafting, group discussions, and peer review sessions. Online resources and templates will be provided to support independent learning and application of concepts.

Programme Trainer

Lawrence Poh graduated with a degree in Economics and Japanese Studies from the National University of Singapore. He is a Fellow with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, (FCCA), a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), an Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) and a member of Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). He has bagged with him more than 20 years of field experience in accounts, finance, human resources, information technologies and training.

He is ACTA certified and Master in Applied Linguistics at National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.