Chapter 11 - Summary

Summary of Chapter 11 Writing Strategies for Reports and Proposals

Sometimes we can say that strategy is the most neglected elements in the writing report. In fact, strategy comes before we even begin to write. Before beginning to do so, pause a moment and then think about what we do well in writing. We should feel comfortable with your knowledge of the fundamentals of good writing and we should be sure how to write persuasively.

Direct and indirect strategies are very useful not only for overall construction of reports, but for the specific parts of such documents as well. First, we should consider our audience to determine which strategy we need to apply for. Next, we should know how to write them clearly and concisely. In addition, making executive is very significant because it not only identifies ourselves or our organization, but this summary also presents the trouble we are addressing; our objectives; and our proposed activities, analysis, or conclusions. It is a concise overview of the report.

Knowing the types of report and components of report is also important. They guide us to the correct direction in writing reports and proposals. Last but not least, reports and proposals should end on a positive way, particularly, when the recommendations may appear to be negative.