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Writing Short Informational Reports (Paper-Based)

(Course Available After Purchase)$185

Overview:
Rescue yourself from those moments when you freeze up and get knots in your stomach because you have to write a report. It is easier than you think when you know the right techniques to quickly organize your thoughts and information. To develop these skills, the course follows three situations and discusses major points on a CD. Equivalent to 24 classroom hours.

In this independent study paper-based course, assistance is available as needed. Course comes with an audio CD that supplements course content. Take up to six months to complete.
Note: A transcript of the audio is available for the hearing impaired.
Who Should Attend?
Any employee who must write short reports on the job.
Additional Information:
You must have access to a CD player for the audio portion of this course.
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Writing Short Informational Reports, WRIT7004N, Grad. School, USDA

UNIT 1: Planning the Report

  • Introduction
  • Communication Questions
  • Why -- The Purpose
  • Who -- The Reader
  • Reader Evaluation Checklist
  • Scope
  • Scope Checklist
  • Research List
  • Gathering Data
  • Recording Data

  • Unit 1: Summary

  • Unit 1: EXAMINATION

UNIT 2: Writing the Report

  • Introduction
  • Sections of a Report: The Introduction
  • The Body
  • The Conclusion
  • How to Write: The Approach
  • Information to Include
  • Writing the Rough Draft

  • Unit 2: Summary

  • Unit 2: EXAMINATION

UNIT 3: Revising the Rough Draft

  • Introduction
  • Completeness
  • Logic
  • Clarity
  • Defining Terms
  • Specific Terms
  • Unnecessary Words
  • Use of the Active and Passive Voice
  • Final Copy

  • Unit 3: Summary

  • UNIT 3: EXAMINATION


Course Details
CODE:  WRIT7004N
TYPE:  Distance Education
LENGTH:  Up to 6 Month(s)
CREDIT:  2.4 CEU
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