Join Judy Steiner-Williams for an in-depth discussion in this video Informational reports, part of Writing a Business Report.
- Even though all reports present information,…simply put, the purpose of Informational Reports…is to provide information…in an organized, objective way,…without analysis or recommendations;…in other words, to report the facts.…The writer is then expected…to summarize that information.…The information provided may stand alone,…or it may be used as the basis for making a decision.…Therefore, the information included…should be specific, complete, and relevant.…
Most Informational Reports are informal,…and are written as memos or letters.…Some Informational Reports may be prepared…following a company's template,…which identifies what needs to be included…and in what order.…These highly specialized Informational Reports…are generally the easiest type of report to prepare.…However, if a standardized format isn't available,…you may need to determine…the format and the content.…If the Informational Report…is one that may possibly continue…to be required in the future,…giving thought and attention…to its appearance and arrangement…
Author
Judy Steiner-Williams
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- 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
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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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