256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

Writing reports is a vital skill in many professions and roles across every sector. Despite this, the majority of reports generated in organizations tend to be difficult to read, dull and do not make the impact they should - either for the content or for the author. In this book, you will learn how to write in a convincing way for a variety of different audiences. Fundamentals covered include... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Writing Effectively in Professional Situations  3. From Assignment to Text  4. Dealing with Sources of Information  5. Structuring  6. Requirements for each Part of the Report  7. Special Types of Text  8. Letters, Emails and Memos  9. Putting Ideas into Words  10. Persuasive Writing  11. Illustrations  12. Layout  13. Presenting a Report Orally

Biography

Rien Elling, Bas A. Andeweg and Kim Van Der Linden are based in the Technology, Policy and Management faculty at the Technical University of Delft, Netherlands

Christine Swankhuizen is University Teacher at Leiden University, Netherlands

Jaap de Jong is Professor of Journalism and New Media at Leiden University, Netherlands