Short course in scientific and professional report
The course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to write professional and scientific reports that conform to conventional formats, and communicate the main message effectively and efficiently.
This course would benefit employees who have been identified by management as requiring the skill of report writing in order to add value to their contributions in the workplace.
By the end of the course participants should:
• Demonstrate an understanding of different report types, and in particular analytical reports that require research;
• Know how to interpret and respond to briefs/terms of reference;
• Be aware of the different phases in the report-writing process, and be able to apply them recursively;
• Know which main elements are regularly included in reports, and how they are typically ordered;
• Know which style, tense and level of formality to use, and how these are influenced by the (various) audience(s) that might read the report.
• Write a full-length analytical (scientific or professional) report in response to an authentic brief from the participant's line-manager or supervisor (which should be provided to the course presenter at least three days before the start of the course).
Time: 07:30 - 16:00
Venue: University of Pretoria, Main Campus, Pretoria
Cost: R2 500