{"product_id":"writing-reports-to-get-results-isbn-9780471143420","title":"Writing Reports to Get Results","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe professional's quick-reference handbook for writing business and technical reports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessionals in business, government, and technical fields often need help in organizing and writing reports for associates, clients, and managers. This simple tutorial handbook offers expert tips and useful ideas for organizing ideas, structuring reports, and adding spice to technical papers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting Reports to Get Results\u003c\/i\u003e offers in-depth guidance for writing:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eshort, informal reports, such as job progress reports and inspection reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esemiformal reports, such as laboratory and medium-length investigation and evaluation reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eformal reports, such as analytical and feasibility studies and major investigations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etechnical and business proposals of varying complexity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors use a simple pyramid method to help writers organize their information into the most convenient and simplest structure for any type of document-from single-page proposals to full-length presentations. Rounding out this easy, instructional handbook are helpful tips on a number of other topics, such as: constructing reference lists and bibliographies; the use of numbers, abbreviations, and metric symbols; preparing illustrations for insertion into a report; and working collaboratively as a member of a writing team.\u003c\/p\u003eBerichte schreiben, Vorschläge schriftlich einreichen - das sind zwar notwendige, aber unliebsame Aufgaben im Arbeitsalltag. Wie Sie eindrucksvoller formulieren und trotzdem schneller ans Ziel kommen, verrät Ihnen dieses Buch. \"Writing Reports to Get Results\" ist eine praktischer Ratgeber mit einer Fülle nützlicher Tipps, Beispiele und Arbeitsanleitungen. Behandelt werden drei Arten von Berichten (formelle, halbformelle und formlose). Diese 3. Auflage wurde sorgfältig aktualisiert. \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I A Practical Approach to Report Writing 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 How to Use These Guidelines 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Report Writer’s Pyramid 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Reader 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Message 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Pyramid Method 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing the Message 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Details 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding the Details Section 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Informal Reports 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Incident, Field Trip, and Inspection Reports 18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncident Reports 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncident Report: Reporting a Project Delay 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eField Trip Reports 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrip Report No. 1: Reporting an Installation 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrip Report No. 2: Reporting a Site Evaluation 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting Conference Attendance 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection Reports 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection Report No. 1: Inspecting a Contractor’s Work 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection Report No. 2: Inspecting Electronic Equipment 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Progress Reports, Project Completion Reports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, and Short Investigation Reports 38\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgress Reports 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccasional Progress Report 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgress Report No. 1: Occasional Progress Report 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriodic Progress Report 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgress Report No. 2: Periodic Progress Report 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadings and Paragraph Numbering 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Completion Report 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Completion Report: Reporting a Project Is Finished 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort Investigation Reports 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort Investigation Report: Correcting an Electrical Problem 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSemiformal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReports and Proposals 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Test and Laboratory Reports 56\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial Laboratory Reports 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial Laboratory Report: Testing a Water Stage Manometer and Digital Recorder 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic Laboratory Reports 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Investigation and Evaluation Reports 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiformal Investigation Report: Study of High Gas Consumption 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparison between Semiformal and Letter-Form Investigation Reports 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Suggestions and Proposals 84\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Suggestions 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Suggestion: Proposal for a Study 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiformal Proposals 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposals That Present an Idea 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiformal Proposal No, 1: Proposal to Install Videoconference Facilities in Three Capilano Group Divisions 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposals That Offer a Service 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiformal Proposal No. 2: Offering to Provide a Service 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Formal Proposal 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetter of Transmittal 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescription of Work, Problem, and Situation 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproach to Doing Work, Resolving Problem, or Improving Situation 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization and Planning 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExceptions 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrice Proposal 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixes 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposal Appearance 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Formal Reports 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Formal Report 122\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Arrangement of Report Parts 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative Arrangement of Report Parts 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysis of a Formal Report 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover Letter 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTitle Page 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\/Bibliography 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDan Rogerson’s Report Writing Sequence 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Report Writing Techniques and Methods 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Appearance and Format of Memorandum, Letter, and Semiformal Reports 156\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Reports 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes about Figures 9‒2 and 9‒3 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes about Figure 9‒4 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving the Body of the Report 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedesigning the Page 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Font 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustifying Text Only on the Left 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding All Caps 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Tables to Display Information 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Developing a Writing Style 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the Focus Right 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Reader 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Purpose 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite to Inform 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite to Persuade 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Direct 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Pyramid Structure 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite in the First Person 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Active Voice 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid “Clutter” 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Simple Words 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemove Words of Low Information Content 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminate Overworked Expressions 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Gender-specific Language 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Consistent When Referring to Men and Women 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Whiting a List of References or a Bibliography 180\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Write References 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliographies 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFootnotes 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Reference\/Bibliography Entries 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Inserting Illustrations into Reports 190\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome General Guidelines 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Computer Software to Produce Graphics 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTables 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphs 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBar Charts 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistograms 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurface Charts 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePie Charts 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlowcharts, Site Plans, and Line Diagrams 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotographs 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Size and Position of Illustrations 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Guidelines for Spelling and Handling Abbreviations and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Numbers 206\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpelling 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumbers 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetric (SI) Units 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 The Report Writing Process 210\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Write 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing the Information 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Words (Draft) 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing the Information 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial Proofreading 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed Editing 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising the Text 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing a Second (or Subsequent) Edit 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining an Objective Opinion 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Guidelines for Working with a\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Report Production Team 222\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Management 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Other Writers 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Email to Communicate with Others 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Illustrators, Draftspersons, and Graphic Artists 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Printer 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 229\u003c\/p\u003e  \"...designed for people who work in a business or technical environment and have to write reports...plans are designed to assist managers, business administrators, researchers, supervisors, scientists, and students in writing more readily and...easily.\" (Clinical Leadership \u0026amp; Management Review, January\/February 2002) \u003cb\u003eRON BLICQ\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eLISA MORETTO\u003c\/b\u003e are Senior Consultants with RGI International 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