1. Chapter 11 Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

2. Parts of a Formal Report
Chapter 11
Parts of a Formal Report
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

3. Basic Outline Grows into a Contents Page
Chapter 11
Basic Outline Grows into a Contents Page
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

4. Suggestions for Creating a Conducive Writing Environment
Chapter 11
Suggestions for Creating a Conducive Writing Environment
Plan early—allow plenty of time to finish
Work at a steady pace in a non-distracting writing environment
Start with an easy section; skip difficult sections and write them later
Write rapidly and allow time to edit and rewrite your first draft
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

5. Writing Techniques for Short Reports
Chapter 11
Writing Techniques for Short Reports
Use a personal writing style (first- or second- person) and contractions that contribute to a natural style
Use graphics to reinforce text
Use headings to partition text and reflect organization
Use letter format for external reports and memorandum format for internal reports
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning