Writing Reports and Proposals

SKU: 1221353.0

It is essential to understand how to write reports and proposals that get read. We write reports in a range of formats and a variety of purposes. Whether you need to report on a product analysis, inventory, feasibility studies, or something else, report writing is a skill you will use again and again.

Online Learning

If time, location, or anything else is getting in the way of your learning goals, our Online Learning is a flexible, convenient solution. Training is broken into easy-to-follow sessions that you can start, pause, and resume anytime, from anywhere. You’re in control—learn when and where it works best for you.

$199.00

Instructor-Lead Training

Live Training is our most popular format—whether on-site, virtual, or lunch & learn. It’s interactive, engaging, and tailored to your team’s specific needs. From one-day sessions to ongoing series, we customize every experience—no cookie-cutter programs here. With our free customization service, you get exactly what your team needs, not just “close enough.”
A Deeper Look

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this course you can expect to learn about the following.

Learning Objectives

Workshop objectives include:

  • Prepare reports and proposals that inform, persuade, and provide information.
  • Review your work so that it is clear, concise, complete, and correct.
  • Apply these skills in real work applications.
What Will Be Covered

COURSE OUTLINE

A breakdown of each session included in this course.

You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.

The Stages of Report Writing

This session will introduce the four stages of report writing: investigating, planning, writing, and revising.

The First Stage – Investigating

The first step is to gather the information for your report. In this session will give participants some guidelines to ensure that what they gather is accurate.

The Second Stage – Planning

Next, participants will learn how to plan a report based on information gathered during the first stage.

The Third Stage – Writing

This session will give participants some ways to ensure that their writing is clear, concise, complete, and correct.

The Fourth Stage – Revising

In this session, participants will learn about the importance of revision, including spelling and grammar checks.

Using Headings

This session will provide a brief introduction to organizing a report.

Charts and Graphs

Next, participants will learn the right way to add charts and graphs to their report.

The Proposal

During this session, participants will learn how writing a proposal is different from writing a report. Participants will also review the ten steps to successful proposal writing.

Persuasion

This session will look at finishing touches for a report, including steps in the persuasion process, how to design your message, and how to deal with tough questions.

Practical Application

To summarize all that they have learned, participants will peer edit each others’ work.

Giving Credit

This final session will focus on documentation methods and styles.

Workshop Wrap-Up

At the end of the workshop, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.