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.
