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Improving Your Report Writing Skills

Many people are required to write reports in business without first being taught how. Most individuals can write, but the kind of essay or prose writing taught at school or university is not what is needed in a business environment. Writing concisely and coherently, and using the correct business jargon, is not normally something that comes naturally; it needs to be learned. Fortunately, there are some measures you can take if you feel the need to improve your report writing skills.

Despite using a computer every day, many people do not fully realise the potential of Microsoft Word as a tool for proofing. Word is not only a spellchecker and can be consulted on matters of style, grammar and punctuation as well, all of which are important components of a well-written report.

Many companies will have a style guide somewhere in the office that staff can consult if they are unsure about what is required for a particular task. If your office does not have one, there are many different volumes available online, new or second hand and it could be worth purchasing one of these and reading it in your spare time to brush up on your skills.

However, by far the quickest way to improve your writing skills is to invest in some report writing training. There are many courses available, ranging from one-off sessions to five-day intensive training academies, which can all be booked online at very reasonable prices. If you want to stay ahead of the game, feel confident in your work, and really impress your superiors, a business report writing course could be just what you need.