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Writing a report : how to prepare, write & present really effective reports / John Bowden.

By: Bowden, John, 1951- [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: How to books: Publisher: Oxford : How To Books, 2011Copyright date: ©2011Edition: Revised and updated 9th edition.Description: xii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781845284701 (paperback) ; 1845284704 (paperback) .Subject(s): Business report writing | Report writingDDC classification: 808.06665 BOW
Contents:
Part 1: Practical side of report writing -- Preparation and planning -- Collecting and handling information -- Writing and revising your report -- Part 2: The creative side of report writing -- A style guide to good report writing -- Correct use of English -- Improving the presentation of your report -- Part 3: Some common types of report.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 808.06665 BOW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Kerry Module WORK81024 Recommended 38888000961940
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 808.06665 BOW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Kerry Module WORK81024 Recommended 38888000961957
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Now in its 9th edition, this extensively revised and updated handbook 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 firstly 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 correct words * Improving the overall appearance of reports / And thirdly at 23 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.

Previous ed.: 2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Practical side of report writing -- Preparation and planning -- Collecting and handling information -- Writing and revising your report -- Part 2: The creative side of report writing -- A style guide to good report writing -- Correct use of English -- Improving the presentation of your report -- Part 3: Some common types of report.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

John Bowden is the author of a number of books on written communication in the professional and public spheres, including public speaking, wedding speeches and writing reports.