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Training: Structured Report Writing  
   

Reports are long and highly formulaic documents. Because of this, report writing must be a logically structured activity – to ensure key points are covered off adequately, that content flows coherently, and that the process of writing is relatively fast and efficient.

 
   

Writing Machine’s Structured Report Writing course teaches delegates how to think, research, draft, craft and review in a structured way.

 

In particular, the course teaches delegates:

  • The need for and value of a structured approach to report writing
  • The importance of understanding the audience and terms of reference, and how this should guide the research and writing process
  • The power of Microsoft Word’s Outline View facility for collating, deconstructing and reconstructing their research
  • The power of Microsoft Word’s Outline View facility for creating the first draft document
  • Tips for crafting their writing, to make sure their words are clear and engaging
  • How to perform the ‘so what’ test, using robust techniques for reviewing report structure, content and style

Course format

The course will take the form of a two-day interactive workshop, with a strong emphasis on practical work and one-on-one tuition.

 

The trainer will be an experienced professional writer, who will demonstrate the techniques we use to make our writing punchy and engaging.

 

As a result, delegates will not only learn theories that can underpin the way they write in the future, they will also have the opportunity to implement those theories under the watchful eyes of someone who writes for a living.

 

Course notes

On top of this, delegates will be given the course notes as a reference document for the future. They will explain, expand and reiterate all the points raised, so delegates will never be stuck trying to remember what they were taught.

 

Arrange an in-house course for your team

Writing Machine can deliver this course in-house at your premises, to teams of up to 12 people. Please contact Claire Fuller on 01962 841 250 (clairef@writingmachine.com) to discuss your requirements further.

 

 
 

“Not only has the quality of my writing improved, but the process has also been speeded up considerably.”

 

 

 

Writing Machine's Structured Writing clients include:

  • HP
  • Thales
  • QinetiQ
  • Knight Frank
  • UKTI
  • Nortel
  • BT Global Services
  • BT Northern Ireland
  • Millipore
  • Scottish Widows Investment Partnership
  • Epson
  • Earls Court & Olympia Venues
  • InterSystems
  • Mitchells & Butlers
  • BMW
  • Hitachi Data Systems
  • Openreach
  • Sanderson
  • National Car Rental
  • MessageLabs
 



 
 
 
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