- Features examples from a wide range of disciplines, including lab reports, social science reports and business reports
- Includes engaging illustrations to make the reading experience both entertaining and educational
- Based on the experiences of students and academic staff
new_to_this_edition- Contains a new section on demonstrating critical analysis in the key parts of a report, including the literature review, methodology and findings
- Additional guidance on effective writing style
MICHELLE REID is a Study Adviser at the University of Reading, UK. She has researched the areas of student time management and report writing as part of the LearnHigher CETL, and is co-author of the Pocket Study Skills book Time Management. Michelle is vice-president of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) and chairs the ALDinHE working group on professional development.
Practical and concise, this is the essential guide to writing effective reports. It shows students how to tailor report structures and conventions to different audiences and purposes and how to manage changes in format and requirements, so that they have the tools and understanding to write reports with confidence. It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track.
This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course.
|Aims to give students the understanding, confidence and tools to use report writing conventions to communicate their purpose, whatever their subject and whatever report they are writing. Real-life examples of student reports illustrate good writing style and effective communication. Diagrams and illustrations are used to make key points.|Undergraduates of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course. It will be of particular relevance to students on science, social science, business/management, healthcare and related courses.
Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- The Purpose of Reports.- Gathering Your Information.- Structuring Your Report.- Business Plans, Project Proposals and Dissertations.- Presenting Your Findings.- Demonstrating Critical Thinking in Reports.- Writing Concisely.- Report Writing at Work.- References.- Useful Sources.- Index.
It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track. This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course.
Über den Autor
MICHELLE REID is a Study Adviser at the University of Reading, UK. She has researched the areas of student time management and report writing as part of the LearnHigher CETL, and is co-author of the Pocket Study Skills book Time Management. Michelle is vice-president of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) and chairs the ALDinHE working group on professional development.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Purpose of Reports
Gathering Your Information
Structuring Your Report
Business Plans, Project Proposals and Dissertations
Presenting Your Findings
Demonstrating Critical Thinking in Reports
Writing Concisely
Report Writing at Work
References
Useful Sources
Index.
Klappentext
Practical and concise, this is the essential guide to writing effective reports. It shows students how to tailor report structures and conventions to different audiences and purposes and how to manage changes in format and requirements, so that they have the tools and understanding to write reports with confidence. It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track.
This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course.
New to this Edition:
- Contains a new section on demonstrating critical analysis in the key parts of a report, including the literature review, methodology and findings
- Additional guidance on effective writing style
Undergraduates of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course. It will be of particular relevance to students on science, social science, business/management, healthcare and related courses.
