WRITING A REPORT
How to prepare, write & present really effective reports 9th edition John Bowden PRICE EXTENT BINDING FORMAT ISBN PUB DATE
£12.99 232 pages Paperback 234 X 153 mm 978-1-84528-470-1 24th June 2011
BIC CODE
KJP, JNZ
CATEGORY
Management Skills
TERRITORIES
World Rights
PREVIOUS EDITION TITLE WRITING A REPORT 8E PREVIOUS EDITION ISBN 978-184528-293-6
REVIEWS ‘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… It is by far the most informative text covering report writing that I have seen.’ Training Journal KEY POINTS • Now in its 9th edition, this extensively revised and updated handbook explains how you can write reports that will be: o Read and understood without unnecessary delay o Accepted, and where applicable, acted upon • Covers the whole range of report writing, from appraisals and agendas to scientific and technical reports £12.99 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. CONTENTS I: The practical side of report writing 1. Preparation and planning 2. Collecting and handling information 3. Writing and revising your report II: The creative side of report writing 4. A style guide to good report writing 5. Improving the presentation of your report III: Some common types of report • Accident reports
• Agendas for committee • • • • • • • • • • •
meetings Annual reports Appraisal reports Audit reports Comparative testing reports Duty notes reports Explanatory reports Feasibility reports Informative reports Instructional manuals Interview reports Investigation into the financial affairs of a company reports
RELATED TITLES 2009 ISBN 978-1-84528-292-9
• Minutes • Process description
reports Progress reports Scientific reports Student project reports Systems evaluation reports • Technical reports • Technological reports • Trouble-shooting reports Appendix 1: Sample reports Glossary / Resources • • • •
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