Writing Clear, Informative Reports

Coach ProfilesRobert Craig Hogan, Ph.D.Director, The Business Writing CenterDr. Hogan has had 38 years of experience in training business writers: • Professor of business communications,

Illinois State University• Professor of writing, Allegheny County College• Professor of writing, University of Pittsburgh

Administrator or owner of writing companies: • Owner and senior writer, Softlink • Owner and general partner, Interactive Training

Media• Senior writer, Applied Science Associates • Manager of communications, Bank Illinois Co.

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Agenda• Set goals and decide how to achieve them.

• Decide what to write to achieve your goals.

• Organize your information.

• Write a clear, complete introduction.

• Write the report in blocks.

• Use key terms consistently.

• Write a conclusion that achieves your goals.

• Write clear paragraphs, sentences, and words.

• Proofread carefully.Course content © 2010, Business Writing Center. Published by BCCG. All rights reserved. Reproduction or redistribution is prohibited without prior written permission.

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