Get the Know-how : Report writing
Although there are similarities between the skills required for essay writing and report writing, a report is a more structured document. All reports attempt to communicate findings for one reason or another, whether to inform decision makers, change public opinion or maintain a record of development. For advice and support on improving your report writing skills use the links below:
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Writing better reports
Not sure what the difference is between a report and an essay? Don't know what is expected of you? Learn what makes a good report at this workshop.
This course would be useful for all students who have to write reports.
Booking
To ensure every one gets a chance to come to these popular courses, this year we are asking you to book your place. Go to Learn module:-
Dates:
- Wednesday 16th November 2011, 2pm-3.30pm
Place:
Library Training Room 1
Other Resources
- Read an advice sheet:
- What does the question mean?
- Report writing
- Questionnaire design
- Doing a literature review
- Using Word in assigments
- Citing and Referencing
- View an Example Report
- View course material on Learn:- Get the Know-how: skills to succeed
- Find books on report writing
- Record your report writing skills on RAPID
- View other resources on the web:
- Monash University: Writing literature reviews
- Learn resource: Harvard Referencing tool kit
- Learn resource: Numeric Referencing tool kit