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Virtual Report Writing Workshop

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.

This virtual workshop is split into four 1.5-hour sessions across four days:
Tue, August 6, 9am–10.30am
Wed, August 7, 9am–10.30am
Thu, August 8, 9am–10.30am
Fri, August 9, 9am–10.30am

$300 + GST

Participant numbers will be capped at ten to ensure everyone gets plenty of one-to-one support from Morag during the online sessions.

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

What will happen on the day?

  • Morag will lead you through tasks designed to build your skill, efficiency, and confidence with report writing.

  • You'll be given two comprehensive student workbooks full of exemplars, tips, and advice from communication experts.

  • Each session will be active. You'll apply what you learn directly to your reports.

  • You'll get individual help and get to go at a pace that suits you.

  • You won’t be put on the spot or asked to share your work unless you choose to.


What should I have ready for each session?

  • Have a Word doc ready with the report you want to work on. You can bring reports you have written or reports you are currently writing.

  • You’ll apply what you learn directly to your report writing during the workshop.


Once you’ve registered for the workshop

  • You’ll receive a welcome email with pre-course reading and viewing tasks.

  • You’ll receive a Teams invite from Morag for the four online sessions.

  • You’ll be invited to send samples of your report writing to Morag for a pre-course assessment. Your report samples will be kept strictly confidential.

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.

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