Reports and proposals have their own set of writing rules. They need to be
structured in a logical way to convey the message and information clearly.
This program provides an overview and practical examples on how to
present information effectively so that it clearly communicates its business
purpose and facilitates action by the reader. Conventions of how to organise
information within a proposal, brief or report are covered and practised.
Duration
One day a week for two weeks
Pre-work
Participants are asked to bring samples of their own or company reports, briefs,
proposals, style guides, minutes or agendas to class for discussion and editing
during day two of the course, conducted in AIM’s computer lab.
Designed for
Those who produce reports, briefs, proposals, tenders or minutes for business.
Content
• Purpose and conventions of writing a brief
• Different kinds of report and presentation options
• Conventions for tenders and proposals
• Using the formatting options in MS Word to create headings and tables of
contents
• Defining your audience and communicating concisely
• Collaborating on writing reports and proposals
• Documenting versions and authorship
• Minutes, task lists and agendas
• Appendices, tables, style guides and referencing
Learning outcomes
• Plan documents using the correct format
• Use basic MS Word formatting features
• Draft text for a report, brief or proposal
• Collaborate to write a report
• Prepare a final draft for publication and distribution
• Produce a document with version and authorship
• Correctly cite source and reference information
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