Writing a Report: 8th edition - Softcover

Bowden, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845282930 ISBN 13: 9781845282936

Publisher: How To Books, 2009

Synopsis

Now in its 8th edition, this extensively revised and updatedhandbook explains how you can write reports that will be: Read without unnecessary delay; Understood without undue effort; Accepted, and where applicable, acted upon. Divided into three parts, the book looks in detail first at the practical side of report writing: Preparation and planning; Collecting and handling information; Writing and revising; Secondly, at the creative side of report writing: Achieving a good style and choosing the right words. And thirdly, common types of report, including: Annual reports; Appraisal reports; Audit reports. Minutes; Progress reports; Student project reports; Technical reports. There is also an extensive glossary and a selection of sample reports.

About this title

About the Author:

John Bowden studied at the London School of Economics. He has enjoyed success both as a professional manager in industry, and as a senior lecturer, and has written several books on communication.

Review:

'What is special about the text is that it is more than just how to 'write reports'; it gives that extra really powerful information that can, and often does, make a difference... The book is comprehensive in its details and contents, covering type style, fonts, writing style and even advice on bindings and illustrations. It is by far the most informative text covering report writing that I have seen.' - Training Journal. --Training Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: How To Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1845282930
• ISBN 13: 9781845282936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 238