- Analytical reports provide information, of course,…but they differ from informational reports…because they also evaluate, interpret…and analyze the data for the reader,…and offer the reader conclusions…and recommendations based on that analysis.…Collecting credible research, evaluating and interpreting it…and then concluding and recommending a course of action…are all aspects of an analytical report.…So, how you can as a writer…prepare a quality analytical report?…The rest of this course discusses…the specifics for that type of report.…
Let's look at a general overview of analytical reports.…Analytical reports, in general,…are longer than informational reports.…However, no report has to be a certain length.…Each report need to be as long…as necessary to achieve its purpose.…Focus on both conciseness…and completeness in writing all reports.…Analytical reports are sometimes…called recommendation reports, if for an external audience.…Their purpose is to persuade an individual or a group…to implement the writer's recommended course…
Author
Judy Steiner-Williams
Released
11/11/2014- Differentiate between formal and informal reports.
- Write an effective transmittal.
- Identify when to use an appendix and what to include.
- Cite the purpose of a tentative outline and create one for a report.
- Clarify and emphasize data with report graphics.
- Distinguish between primary and secondary research.
- Explain how to incorporate graphics in a report.
- Write a tentative outline.
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome55s
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1. Examining Types of Business Reports
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Exploring business reports2m 59s
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Informational reports4m 46s
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Analytical reports5m 54s
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Periodic and special reports4m 24s
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2. Exploring the Parts of a Report
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Writing the transmittal4m 2s
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Writing the introduction5m 14s
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Writing the body5m 50s
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Writing the ending3m 3s
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Writing the appendices3m 12s
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Writing the SWOT4m 37s
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3. Preparing to Write
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Doing primary research6m 14s
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Doing secondary research4m 42s
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Building a work plan3m 28s
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Writing a tentative outline4m 27s
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Incorporating graphics5m 8s
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When to use documentation5m 44s
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How to use documentation5m 13s
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Revising and proofreading3m 52s
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Next steps2m 18s
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