Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Three-Step Writing Process to Reports and Proposals


Author: Barbara M. Chavez

When writing a report, you may choose one of these two categories that follow in accordance to the type of report you are portraying:
  • Informational Report
  • Analytical Report
Informational --> This type of report offers data, facts, feedback and other types of information, that do not include analysis nor recommendations. Informational reports consist of facts that way the reader can make their decisions. The attitude towards this report is not negative nor positive but a neutral attitude throughout, since its based on facts and data. A thesis statement is not manditory for an informational report, because your not including an argument.

Analytical --> This type of report offers both information and analysis, and can also include recommendations. Analytical reports takes a problem, an idea, or an issue and breaks it down into its component parts to be able to distinguish how the parts fit best together.  This type of report is well known in the professional world and is commonly assigned by a professor to College students. A well written analytical report consists of; complete research, critical thinking and a clear communication of ideas.

When it comes time to writing a proposal you must have a structured persuation for your internal or external audiences.
Proposal --> It is a key step in the complex sales process. Proposals are used in the business industry to persuade an idea to your audience intended. 

Reports and proposals have the same step in writing... 

[ Plan ] ----> [ Write ] ----> [ Complete ]

PLAN : You first analyze the situation by clarifying the problem; gather all your information by knowing the needs of your audience; select the right medium that will best deliver your message; and then organizing all your information by defining your main ideas and selecting the appropriate approach method to use.

WRITE : First adapt to your audience by using the "you" attitude and building that strong relationship with them; then compose the message by having strong words effective to your introduction, body and conclusion. 

COMPLETE : Revise your message by evaluating content and review then rewrite your work; produce the message by using effective design elements to show a professional appearance in your text; proofread the message by reviewing looking for errors and spelling grammar; and finally distribute your message by delivering your report with your chosen medium and be sure that all documents are distributed successfully. 

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5 comments:

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