Writing Reports and Proposals
What You'll Learn in Writing Reports and Proposals
Course Length
Learning Objectives
- Prepare reports and proposals that inform, persuade, and provide information
- Review your work so that it is clear, concise, complete, and correct
- Apply these skills in real work applications
Target Student
If you have to write reports for a variety of purposes and in any range of formats, then this course is for you. Increase your efficiency by learning the methods that will help you write reports on things such as product analysis, inventory, feasibility studies, or just about anything else. Build on the writing skills you already have. Although not a requirement, it would be even more helpful if you have already completed our Business Writing That Works course before taking this class.
Course Outline
It is essential to understand how to write reports and proposals that get read. We write reports in a range of formats and for a variety of purposes. Whether you need to report on a product analysis, inventory, feasibility studies, or something else, report writing is a skill you will use again and again.
Having a method to prepare these documents will help you be as efficient as possible with the task. This hands-on practical course will build on a solid base of writing skills to present information in formal, informal, and proposal styles.
Section 1: The Stages of Report Writing
This session will introduce the four stages of report writing: investigating, planning, writing, and revising
Section 2: The First Stage – Investigating
The first step is to gather the information for your report. In this session, we will give participants some guidelines to ensure that what they gather is accurate
Section 3: The Second Stage – Planning
Next, participants will learn how to plan a report based on information gathered during the first stage
Section 4: The Third Stage – Writing
This session will give participants some ways to ensure that their writing is clear, concise, complete, and correct
Section 5: The Fourth Stage – Revising
In this session, participants will learn about the importance of revision, including spelling and grammar checks
Section 6: Using Headings
This session will provide a brief introduction to organizing a report
Section 7: Using Graphs
Next, participants will learn the right way to add charts and graphs to their report
Section 8: The Proposal
During this session, participants will learn how writing a proposal is different from writing a report. Participants will also review the ten steps to successful proposal writing
Section 9: Persuasion
This session will look at finishing touches for a report, including steps in the persuasion process, how to design your message, and how to deal with tough questions
Section 10: Practical Application
To summarize all that they have learned, participants will peer edit each others’ work
Section 11: Giving Credit
This session will focus on documentation methods and styles
Section 12: Course Wrap-Up
At the end of the workshop, students will have an opportunity to ask questions
Delivered by Great Canadian Training
Writing Reports and Proposals
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
| Dates | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $595.00 Online | |
| February 10, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $595.00 Online |
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All of our courses include
PDF Reference Guide
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Certificate of Completion
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24/7 After-Training Support
Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!
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