Written Reports

 

Purpose

The purpose of this tutorial is to acquaint or reacquaint you with basic knowledge about preparing written reports. Use it as a guide when you are faced with the task of writing a paper or a report.

 

Goals and Objectives

Upon completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between different types of written reports

• Prepare a report by following a logical process

• Understand the needs and expectations of the audience that will read your report

• Identify and develop a topic for your report

• Create a working bibliography

• Evaluate resources and take notes

• Organize your paper and create a first draft

• Revise and edit your report

• Avoid plagiarism by citing references correctly

 

Activities

Read the information about writing reports, then complete the activities.

• Types of Reports

• Activity 1: Quiz on Differentiating Report Types

• The Writing Process

• Step 1: Identify a Report Topic

• Step 2: Understand Your Audience

• Step 3: Focus and Refine Your Topic

• Step 4: Create a Working Bibliography

• Step 5: Evaluate and Synthesize Resources

• Step 6: Take Notes on What You Read

• Step 7: Organize Your Ideas and Create Structure

• Activity 2: Quiz on Steps of the Writing Process

• Step 8: Write the First Draft

• Step 9: Revise and Edit the Report

• Written Report Evaluation Rubric

• Step 10: Cite References

 

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References

Summary

Instructor's Guide

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