Report writing
The art of writing a good report training video
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Overview
The aim
To teach the skills required to write and present an easy-to-read, informative and forward-thinking report.
About the programme
A good report takes minutes to read, holds its value for months and can be made available globally to countless people within any organisation. It can also demonstrate the writer's knowledge of the subject and quality of thinking.
This programme’s engaging and humorous plot sets out six memorable steps to successful report writing. By focusing on the objectives, organising points into related groups and using the four Ps (Position, Problem, Possibilities and Proposals) report authors will ensure their document forwards a constructive and compelling argument.
The clearly-defined structure shows how avoiding the use of jargon and keeping words, sentences and paragraphs short and simple, will contribute to a report's overall effectiveness. Additionally, people will learn how to set out a report in a way that will encourage its recipients to read and respond to the content positively, so that great ideas that may otherwise have been overlooked stand a better chance of becoming reality.
Suitable for anyone at any level who may need to write a report, this programme promotes freedom of thought within an organised, structured, and easy-to-read framework.The key outcomes
-Combine creativity and confidence with a clear structure that will result in an effective and successful report
-Improve communication within your organisationTraining resources include
Video (20 mins)
Course leader's guide (PDF)
Delegate worksheets
Powerpoint slides
Self-study workbookInformation
A Video Arts production featuring Dawn French and Reece Dinsdale. Release date: 1993
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Learning chapters
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Introduction to report writing http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L01/Introduction-to-report-writing http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgA brief clip of 'Yes Minister ' then straight to an introduction to report writing by Sir Antony Jay.... (read more)
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Put the objective in writing http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L02/Put-the-objective-in-writing http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgVisual of a manager reading a report, for the executive committee meeting, written by her colleague. She highlights the fact that there are no clear objectives.... (read more)
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Organise your points into related groups http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L03/Organise-your-points-into-related-groups http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgVisual of a manager reading a report, written by her colleague. Highlighting that the points are too disorganised and not grouped well.... (read more)
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Structure your argument http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L04/Structure-your-argument http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgVisual of a manager reading a report, written by her colleague. Noticing that there is no structure to the report. Highlighting the difference between points and structure and the importance of both.... (read more)
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Avoid jargon http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L05/Avoid-jargon http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgVisual of a manager reading a report, written by her colleague. Advising against using jargon and explaining why.... (read more)
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Make it look readable http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L06/Make-it-look-readable http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgVisual of a manager reading a report, written by her colleague. What needs to be added or taken away in order for the report to be readable?... (read more)
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Package the report http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L07/Package-the-report http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgVisual of a manager reading a report, written by her colleague. How to package the report with a brief summary, terms of reference etc.... (read more)
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Summary http://www.videoarts.com/product/COR2 L08/Summary http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/COR2.jpgA summary of the lessons on report writing.... (read more)
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e-learning course
Each e-learning course uses Video Arts memorable video content and includes thought-provoking questions that ensure the user is learning and being challenged.
Bite-size modules allow individuals to go at their own pace as they work their way through the demonstrations, tutorials and video clips.
Each e-learning title includes:
- Pre-test to establish current knowledge and determine which modules the learner needs to complete
- Test results and summary notes at the end of each module
- Glossary of commonly used terms and key video clips
- Final knowledge check to test retention
- Full tracking and reporting capabilities
e-learning course contains:
- Trailer
- Pre-test
- Introduction
- Define your objectives
- Organise your information
- Structure your argument
- Make it readable
- Make it look readable
- Package your report
- Summary
We provide access to full tracking and reporting so you can keep up-to-date with the learner’s progress. All our courses are fully SCORM-compliant for use with learning management systems and virtual learning environments.
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