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Australian Gifts
Report Writing

2. Know your audience Do they have a technical background?
Do they need to see comparisons?
Do they have a technical background?
Do they need to be convinced?
Do they need to see projections?
Do they only need to see the big picture?
Are they hostile?
Do they understand jargon/technicalities?
Do they require formality/informality?
Do they need fine details?

3. Reports are commissioned/prepared to communicate information - they vary greatly
The information/Persuasion mix in reports
Information
Persuasion
Computer Report
Safety Report
Incident Report
Memo/ Letter Report
Periodic Report
Progress Report
Analytical Report
Proposal submission
(Baden, 1994)

4. A good rule of thumb … Accurate Brief & concise Complete – full story
Direct & clear
Library Management, (n.d.).

5. Major Components Title Page Table of Contents
A list of all the report sections
Introduction
Sets the scene; background; aims
Main Body
Organise in logical sequence
Conclusion
Conclusions;significance;success?
Following conclusions, what course of action is recommended?
Recommendations
Appendices
Graphs, charts, tables used

6. Report Format Title Page Table of Contents
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Fully blocked, Single spacing
Side headings can be used
Left/Right Margins – 3.17 cm (depending on presentation – bound at left, etc)
Name, page numbers, date in footer (small font)