Report Writing
Move projects forward and guide decision-makers to make sound choices with your accurate, coherent report writing. Learn how to build logical explanations, explain complex ideas to non-specialists and build an easy-to-navigate report.
2 half-days
You’ll learn how to
Ask key questions to understand your commission and ensure a fit-for-purpose finished document
Identify primary and secondary readers
Choose the right reporting type, organise your information and level of detail to meet audience expectations
Build accurate, reader-friendly sentences using punctuation to direct your reader’s focus
Design an easy-to-navigate report that leads readers through your analysis and focuses their attention on your key content
Write a clear, concise executive summary
Create a constructive environment for peer review and feedback
You’ll be introduced to
N.Z.’s Plain Language Law and how it affects you
The latest research on reading behaviour
Insights from world-leading writing experts
Current, best-practice reporting exemplars
Your Instructor
Morag MacTaggart
Morag has coached and trained workplace writers from all spheres, from senior executives to staff that spend most of their day in the field. She has worked alongside large corporates, local and regional government, not for profits, and small businesses.
With over twenty-five years’ English teaching experience, Morag brings an extensive understanding of the best ways to foster active learning. Her lively approach coupled with plenty of laughter builds a constructive learning environment. From here, new skill acquisition and, most importantly, lasting change can take place.
