Readable Reports

Writing reports is a key way to state your case, gain support, enable people to make decisions, or keep people informed of progress and challenges. Clear, effective reports mean improved outcomes — unclear reports waste time and effort, yours and your readers'.

Learn how to identify the kind of report you're writing and the primary question your report will answer. Find out how to create a logical structure, write convincing recommendations and summaries, and create an effective contents page.

Readable Reports
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Readable Reports
What kind of report are you writing?
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What kind of report are you writing?
Ask the right question for your report and audience
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Ask the right question for your report and audience
Make your report tell a logical story
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Make your report tell a logical story
Write useful recommendations in your report
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Write useful recommendations in your report
Write headings that help readers navigate and understand
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Write headings that help readers navigate and understand
Write a compelling executive summary
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Write a compelling executive summary