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Writing Reports and Proposals

What You'll Learn in Writing Reports and Proposals

Course Length

6 hours (1 day)

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 

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Delivered by Great Canadian Training

Writing Reports and Proposals

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
December 16, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
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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PDF Reference Guide

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Certificate of Completion

Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.


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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Printed Reference Guide

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Extended After-Training Support

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Access to your recorded session for 60 days

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