C716 Task 2C.docx C716 Task 2C: Western Governors University Task 2C Executive Summa

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C716 Task 2C.docx C716 Task 2C: Western Governors University Task 2C Executive Summary How To Write A Business Report 1.Format Formatting is an important part of creating a business rep... ort. Types of formatting include text, imagery and graph based as well as a simple excel file. The creator of the report should take into consideration the audience, how you wish the report to be received as well as expectation your audience may have in the type of format for your report. 2.Organize Consider in what order you want your data viewed and received. Do you want the conclusion and your recommendation first? Or, do you want to strongly support your recommendations with data before the reader sees it? Your report can be presented on a timeline, by physical location or possibly by the level of importance for each point. 3.Outline Outlining the report after organization provides a roadmap to a strong conclusion. Use effective numbering, headers and title to support a consistent flow through the report. Outlining helps visualize the route to a conclusion. 4.Drafting Drafting your report may be the longest step as youre possibly considering data that has taken months to gather. Organize the initial draft in three key parts: introduction, findings/data, summary/conclusion/recommendation. Use emphasis and subordination of your points. Ensure the reader understands how strong your position is and how relevant the data is to the entire report. Avoid personal or informal language. Be direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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