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Writing a report : how to prepare, write & present really effective reports

Bowden, John, 1951-2011
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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 right words. 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.
Edition:
9th ed.
Imprint:
Oxford, U.K. : How To Books, c2011.
Collation:
xii, 239 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2008.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781845284701
Dewey class:
808.06665808.0666
Language:
English
BRN:
187245
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Library at the Dock-LiteratureLITER 808.0666 BOWDAvailable
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