Writing Reports and Proposals

This 2-day workshop is intended to help you prepare professional reports & proposals. As a manager at any level in business, government, or industry, you must write reports, to explain things, or to present your research findings...

Course Outline

This two-day workshop is intended to help you prepare professional reports and proposals. As a manager at any level in business, government, or industry, you must write reports, to explain things, or to present your research findings. You may also write proposals to convince others of the value of some course of action.

Pre-assignment:  Bring a sample of a report you have done for critiquing, as well as information you will use to write an upcoming report or proposal.

Learning Objectives:

·              To learn the value of good written communications
·              To develop paragraphs that introduce, connect, develop and conclude some part of an idea
·              To prepare reports and proposals that inform, persuade and provide information
·              To learn how to proofread your work so you can feel confident it is clear, concise, complete and correct
·              To provide an opportunity to apply these skills in real work applications.

Introductions, Learning Objectives and Pre-assignment (Discuss general preparation for workshop and type of report/proposal each participant will be working with

Making writing clear, complete, concise and correct
Planning your report
            Investigation
            Resources
            Search strategies
            Citing sources
            Rules of evidence
 
Planning sequence
            Purpose
            Audience
            Primary
            Secondary
            Format     
            Direct
            Indirect
            Evidence
            Organization
            Remember PAFEO 
  
Main elements of a report
            Introduction
            Body/discussion
            Conclusion
            Recommendations
 
Sequencing information
            Chronological
            Order of importance
            Problem and solution
            Least to most
            Other
 
Parts of a Formal Report
Rules for headings
            Major heading
            Sub heading
            Secondary sub heading
            Headings as signposts
 
Tables and graphs
            Types
            Points to remember
           
Outlining Your Report
            Brainstorming
            Mind mapping
            Post-it notes
            Six Thinking Hats
 
Review if time permits-15 min.
 

Day 2

Reconnect and feedback (-30 min.)                                                                                               

Checklist for Revision
             Facts
             Length         
             Style
             Organization

The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The acid test
A strategy
            To inform
            To persuade
Steps to persuade
            Credibility
            Expertise
            Objectivity
 
Tough questions
Review
Personal Action Plan
Evaluations

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Certificates offered

Certificate of completion

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations less than 2 business weeks before the expected delivery date are eligible for a 50% refund, or a credit voucher will be provided for regularly scheduled courses (choice being that of the registrant). Credit Vouchers are transferable within the same company. Please send your cancellation notice to info@itplanit.com.

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A very interesting course. Claude Gerin, our instructor, was excellent in making this a very interesting and learning experience. THANKS!

Reviewed by Oleg T. 2012