organizing information What problems do you have with report writing?
organizing information What problems do you have with report writing?
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Questionnaire<br />
Reports: <strong>organizing</strong> <strong>information</strong><br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>problems</strong> <strong>do</strong> <strong>you</strong> <strong>have</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>report</strong> <strong>writing</strong><br />
This part of the course is all about improving <strong>you</strong>r <strong>report</strong>s. This means <strong>you</strong> must:<br />
• analyze <strong>you</strong>r problem areas<br />
• make a commitment to tackling these problem areas<br />
• ensure that <strong>you</strong> understand how to tackle them<br />
• work out a strategy for long-term improvement<br />
Answer this questionnaire. Be completely honest.<br />
1. <strong>What</strong> kind of <strong>report</strong>s <strong>do</strong> <strong>you</strong> write<br />
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2. When <strong>you</strong> conduct an investigation, what percentage of the entire project time <strong>do</strong> <strong>you</strong><br />
dedicate to <strong>report</strong>ing<br />
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3. Describe <strong>you</strong>r typical approach to <strong>writing</strong> a <strong>report</strong>. (eg Do <strong>you</strong> plan it Do <strong>you</strong> revise it) Are<br />
<strong>you</strong> satisfied that this approach is effective<br />
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4. How many drafts <strong>do</strong> <strong>you</strong> normally write Is this enough<br />
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5. Do <strong>you</strong> ask anyone else to check through <strong>you</strong>r work Who<br />
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6. Before <strong>you</strong> write, <strong>do</strong> <strong>you</strong> consider exactly who the readers are<br />
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7. When <strong>you</strong> are <strong>writing</strong>, are <strong>you</strong> constantly thinking of the reader(s)<br />
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8. Do <strong>you</strong> <strong>have</strong> any particular <strong>problems</strong> <strong>with</strong> English grammar If so, what are the areas<br />
<strong>you</strong> need to improve<br />
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9. Do <strong>you</strong> <strong>have</strong> any problem <strong>with</strong> style (eg <strong>writing</strong> sentences, choosing the best words) If<br />
so, what are the areas <strong>you</strong> most need to improve<br />
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10. One of the most important parts of a <strong>report</strong> is the Executive Summary. Are <strong>you</strong> happy <strong>with</strong><br />
<strong>you</strong>r ability to write Summaries If not, what are <strong>you</strong>r particular <strong>problems</strong><br />
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11. Are <strong>you</strong> confident that <strong>you</strong> format <strong>you</strong>r <strong>do</strong>cuments effectively Is it always easy for the<br />
reader to pinpoint the <strong>information</strong> he/she needs Do <strong>you</strong>r <strong>report</strong>s look attractive and<br />
professional Are <strong>you</strong> proud of them<br />
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12. When <strong>you</strong>r <strong>writing</strong> is reviewed by <strong>you</strong>r supervisor, what problem areas <strong>do</strong>es he/she identify<br />
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13. <strong>What</strong> are the five areas of <strong>you</strong>r <strong>report</strong> <strong>writing</strong> that <strong>you</strong> feel <strong>you</strong> most need to improve<br />
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14. <strong>What</strong> are <strong>you</strong>r strategies for improving in these areas<br />
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15. How are <strong>you</strong> going to ensure that this improvement is long-term<br />
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16. Is there anyone <strong>you</strong> can ask for advice about <strong>you</strong>r <strong>report</strong> <strong>writing</strong> If, so, when will <strong>you</strong><br />
talk to them<br />
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