Chapter 8
Writing Effective
Short Reports and
Proposals
Short Reports
is an organized
presentation
of relevant data on any
topic. It may indicate
that:
Types of Short
Reports
The six most common
types of short reports
Guidelines for Writing
Short Reports
Do the necessary research
Be objective and ethical
Write clearly and concisely
Reports
▪ They help a company or agency
keep track of the quantity and quality
of the services is provides and the
amount and types ofwork done by
employees.
Sales reports fulfill two
functions: financial and
managerial.
Progress Reports
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
Travel/trip reports may be
field trip reports, site
inspection reports, or home
health or social work visits.
Incident reports must
contain identification
details.
Proposals
is a detailed plan of action that a
writer
submits to a reader or group of
readers for approval:
Organization of an
Internal Proposal
Internal proposals
contain four parts:
1. The purpose
Organization of
Sales Proposals
Most sales proposals include
the following elements:
1. Introduction.
2. Description of the
proposed product or service.
3. Timetable.
4. Costs.
5. Qualifications of your
company.
6. Conclusion.
▪ Format.
▪ Timetable.
▪ Audience.
▪ Collaborative effort.
with your supervisor(s).
4. Revise your work often.
5. Keep the order flexible at first.
6. Prepare both a day-to-day
calendar and a checklist.
abstract, table of contents.
2. Report text encompasses
the main section of
the report: introduction, body,
conclusion, and
recommendations.
3. Back matter includes all of
the supporting data: glossary,
references cited, and
appendices.
3. Abstract.
4. Table of contents.
5. List of illustrations.
NAME: VERÓNICA GUAÑO MACAS
COURSE: IGE 8-3