Technical Report Writing

Many professionals have difficulty in expressing ideas on paper which means that useful concepts may never be fully understood or valued. Effective report writing, the exchange of information, views, opinions, and decisions between people at all levels, internally and externally, make a vital contribution to organisational success. This 17 session course aims to present a comprehensive overview of the essential elements of effective technical report writing and help delegates develop the practical skills required to write successfully, for an internal or external audience.

It will teach the fundamental skills for technical report writing. There are many downloadable resources provided including book chapters, quizzes, forms, activities, links and PowerPoint slides. By the end of this course, you will be able to:1.

Appreciate the importance of technical writing skills necessary in a professional context2. Understand the stages in the preparation process of technical reports3. Demonstrate the ability to pitch technical reports at the level appropriate to the intended audience/reader4.

Identify the essential features of reports, including format, linguistic and grammatical accuracy along with the choice and application of graphics5. Apply the above principles to the production of effective professional, technical reports.