how to write reports & proposals
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HOW TO WRITE REPORTS & PROPOSALS
Presented byMarco Procopio
Matthew BrowningMichael RubanoMia BrathwaiteGary Haddad
Reports and Proposals A common question in the business world is "What
are business reports and proposals?" What many people want to know is how to write
reports and proposals. Reports and proposals are a vital part of the business world.
Our website will teach you everything you need to know on how to write reports and proposals.
12 Key Points1. Understanding types of business reports
2. Determining the purpose of business reports
3. Collect information from primary & secondary sources
4. Illustrate information
5. Interpret and analyze data
6. Summarize data, draw conclusions & explain findings
12 Key Points (continued)
7. Organize data into logical framework
8. Write informational reports – deliver information and facts
9. Write analytical reports – analyze information and persuade reader
10. Knowing the format informal proposals
11. Knowing the format formal proposals
12. Knowing the format formal reports
Links Links relevant to report and proposal writing from
Amazon Books
Newsletters
Wikipedia
Discussion forums
University websites
Peer review journal
Blogs
Media
Comprehensive video tutorials
16 Part Series – “Writing a Business Proposal”
Downloadable instructional booklet
Business Link Publication – “Writing a Proposal”
Preparing to write business reports
Understanding Report Basics
Report Function Informational Analytical
Report Organization Direct Indirect
Preparing to write business reports (continued)
Applying 3x3 Writing Process to Reports
The three phases
1. PRE-WRITE
2. WRITE
1-Analyze the problem and purpose
2-Anticipate the audience and issues
3-Prepare a work plan
3. EDIT
Organizing and writing typical business reports
Interpret Data
Draw Conclusions and Make Recommendations
Organizing Data
Organizing and writing typical business reports (continued)
Informational Report Types
Periodic/Activity Reports
Trip, Convention, and Conference Reports
Progress and Interim Reports
Investigative Reports
Organizing and writing typical business reports (continued)
Analytical Report Types
Justification/Recommendation Reports
Feasibility Reports
Yardstick Reports
Proposals and formal reports
COMPONENTS OF INFORMAL PROPOSALS
Introduction
Background
Proposal
Staffing
Budget
Authorization
Proposals and formal reports (continued)
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS OF FORMAL PROPOSALS
Title Page
Copy of RFP
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Letter of Transmittal
Abstract or Executive Summary
Appendix
Proposals and formal reports (continued)
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS OF FORMAL REPORTS
Introduction
Body
Conclusions
Recommendations
Bibliography / Works Cited / References
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