Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Report writing

Reports are used to describe outcomes, i.e., report decisions made at meetings, progress on a project, or assessment of competition.

  • State the purpose of the report.
  • Include an executive summary.
  • State all relevant findings and facts, pro and con.
  • Include first-hand observations, if appropriate.
  • Separate fact from opinion.
  • Conclude with recommendations and next steps.