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Writing Careful Long Reports - Coggle Diagram
Writing Careful
Long Reports
Long reports require you to use and combine many of
the writing skills and research strategies you have
already learned. Key element of long reports include:
▪ Scope. It provides an in-depth view of a key problem or idea.
▪ Research. It requires extensive research.
▪ Format. It is too detailed and complex to be organized in memo or
letter format.
▪ Timetable. It requires you to prepare a timetable for completion of
the report.
▪ Audience. It is always directed at top level management.
▪ Collaborative effort. It is often the work of several individuals.
The Process of
Writing a Long Report
Identify a significant topic.
Conduct research.
Expect to confer regularly with your supervisor(s).
Revise your work often.
Prepare both a day-to-day calendar and a checklist.
Keep the order flexible at first.
Parts of a Long Report
Front matter
Report text
Back matter
Citation Dos and Don’ts
Document any direct quotations from a source.
Stay away from patchworking.
If any opinions, interpretations, etc. expressed verbally
or written down are not your own, document them.
Document any idea, concept, or point of view from a
source, even if you do not use the author’s exact
words