Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for people who have to report on the technical aspects of their job. Some people often have to go 'off-site' to attend to technical problems and must document all the technical findings. All personnel involved in technical report writing - (quality, engineering, laboratory, materials and R & D professionals), will also benefit from attending this programme.

About the Programme

This course covers detailed aspects of how to compile and write a technical report. The suggestions presented in the course may be employed, whether you are writing a single page report, or a multi-volume research study. Technical reports do, or at least should, have a clear purpose and an identifiable audience. This course will give you a systematic and easy to understand approach to technical reports, and also help you choose the correct graphic, layout and presentation style.

Course Objectives

• To analyse the different report types used
• To develop a positive report style
• To effectively plan and structure technical reports
• To ensure that reports are sequential, logical and easy to read
• To identify and obtain the right information for inclusion in reports
• To have a clear understanding of the different sections within reports
• To understand how to present graphical data
• To be able to clearly analyse results, so as to write the best recommendations

What You Will Gain

The knowledge required to compile and present excellent technical reports, which are easy to understand. You will learn how to give clear and concise information to help readers take action.

Programme Contents

DAY ONE
• Types Of Technical Reports
• The Communication Model
• The Five 'C's Of Technical Communication
• How To Plan A Technical Report
  > The 6 Step Technical Writing Process
  > Using Mind Maps
  > The 5Ws & 1H
• Technical Report Sections
• Audience Analysis

DAY TWO
• Collecting Data
• Analysing Information
• Choosing The Right Graphics to Present Information
  > Line Graphs
  > Bar Graphs
  > Gantt Charts
  > Pie Charts
  > Tables
  > Flow Charts
• Writing Conclusions, Suggestions & Recommendations
• Using References
• Proofreading Skills For Technical Reports

2 Days - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates: