Book description
Now in its 9th edition, this extensively revised and updated
handbook explains how you can write reports that will be: * Read
without unnecessary delay * Understood without undue effort Accepted,
and where applicable, acted upon / Divided into three parts, the book
looks in detail firstly at the practical side of report writing: *
Preparation and planning * Collecting and handling information *
Writing and revising / Secondly, at the creative side of report
writing: * Achieving a good style and choosing the correct words *
Improving the overall appearance of reports / And thirdly at 23
common types of report, including: * Annual reports/ Appraisal reports
* Audit reports Minutes/Progress reports * Student project
reports/Technical reports / There is also an extensive glossary and a
selection of sample reports.
John Bowden studied at the London School of Economics. He has
enjoyed success both as a professional manager in industry and as a
senior lecturer, and he has written several books on communication.
