Writing Reports to Get Results : Quick, Effective Results Using the Pyramid Method
Ron S. Blicq
Bok Engelsk 2004 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Hoboken : : Wiley, , 2004.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (245 p.)
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| Utgave | 3rd ed.
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; Preface; PART 1 A Practical Approach to Report Writing; 1 How to Use These Guidelines; 2 The Report Writer's Pyramid; Getting Started; Using the Pyramid Method; PART 2 Informal Reports; 3 Incident, Field Trip, and Inspection Reports; Incident Reports; Incident Report: Reporting a Project Delay; Field Trip Reports; Trip Report No. 1: Reporting an Installation; Trip Report No. 2: Reporting a Site Evaluation; Inspection Reports; Inspection Report No. 1: Inspecting a Contractor's Work; Inspection Report No. 2: Inspecting Electronic Equipment. - 11 Writing a List of References or a BibliographyHow to Write References; Bibliographies; Footnotes; Planning for Reference/Bibliography Entries; 12 Inserting Illustrations into Reports; Some General Guidelines; Using Computer Software to Produce Graphics; Tables; Graphs; Bar Charts; Histograms; Surface Charts; Pie Charts; Flowcharts, Site Plans, and Line Diagrams; Photographs; The Size and Position of Illustrations; 13 Guidelines for Spelling and Handling Abbreviations and Numbers; Spelling; Abbreviations; Numbers; Metric (SI) Units; References; 14 The Report Writing Process. - 4 Progress Reports, Project Completion Reports, and Short Investigation ReportsProgress Reports; Occasional Progress Report; Progress Report No. 1: Occasional Progress Report; Periodic Progress Report; Progress Report No. 2: Periodic Progress Report; Headings and Paragraph Numbering; Project Completion Report; Project Completion Report: Reporting a Project Is Finished; Short Investigation Reports; Short Investigation Report: Correcting an Electrical Problem; PART 3 Semiformal Reports and Proposals; 5 Test and Laboratory Reports; Industrial Laboratory Reports. - Industrial Laboratory Report: Testing a Water Stage Manometer and Digital RecorderAcademic Laboratory Reports; 6 Investigation and Evaluation Reports; Semiformal Investigation Report: Study of High Gas Consumption; Comparison between Semiformal and Letter-Form Investigation Reports; 7 Suggestions and Proposals; Informal Suggestions; Informal Suggestion: Proposal for a Study; Semiformal Proposals; Proposals That Present an Idea; Semiformal Proposal No. 1: Proposal to Install Videoconference Facilities in the Three Capilano Group Divisions; Proposals That Offer a Service. - Preparing to Write. - Semiformal Proposal No. 2: Offering to Provide a ServiceThe Formal Proposal; PART 4 Formal Reports; 8 The Formal Report; Traditional Arrangement of Report Parts; Alternative Arrangement of Report Parts; Analysis of a Formal Report; Dan Rogerson's Report Writing Sequence; PART 5 Report Writing Techniques and Methods; 9 Appearance and Format of Memorandum, Letter, and Semiformal Reports; Sample Reports; Improving the Body of the Report; 10 Developing a Writing Style; Get the Focus Right; Be Direct; Avoid ""Clutter""; Avoiding Gender-specific Language. - The professional's quick-reference handbook for writing business and technical reportsProfessionals 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.Writing Reports to Get Results offers in-depth guidance for writing:* short, informal reports, such as job progress reports and inspection reports* semiformal reports, such as laboratory and medium-lengt
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| ISBN | 0471143421
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