In this discussion, you will re-write a sample paper’s executive summary by applying the format and structure from the Victoria Business School Report (from Week 3). Provide feedback for one classmate’s answers.
Please examine the sample research-based report, Evening Shades.” BE AWARE: this paper cites sources and lists references using APA 6th Edition.
Complete the following task. Post your answers as your response to this discussion topic.
Examine the executive summary. Please re-write the executive summary using the example from the Victoria Business School from week 3 as your model. In other words, read over the executive summary from the report in the document from the Victoria Business School. Then rewrite the executive summary for the “Evening Shades” report in the format and structure of the Victoria Business School report. Remember to respond to one classmate’s executive summary rewrite.
How to write a business report
(This handbook has been written in collaboration with
the School of Marketing and International Business, and
Student Learning,
Victoria University of Wellington)
April 2017
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Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………. 1
1 Planning your business report …………………………………………………. 2
1.1 What is the purpose of this report? …………………………………………………………. 2
1.2 Who are the readers of this report? ………………………………………………………… 2
1.3 What are the report’s main messages?……………………………………………………. 3
1.4 How will the messages be structured? …………………………………………………….. 3
2 Structuring your business report …………………………………………….. 4
2.1 Covering letter/memorandum …………………………………………………………………. 4
2.2 Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
2.3 Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………………… 5
2.4 Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………. 5
2.5 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
2.6 Conclusions/recommendations ………………………………………………………………. 6
2.7 Findings and discussion ………………………………………………………………………… 8
2.8 References ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.9 Appendices …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
3 Writing your business report …………………………………………………. 10
3.1 Use effective headings and subheadings ……………………………………………….. 10
3.2 Structure your paragraphs well …………………………………………………………….. 11
3.3 Write clear sentences with plain language ……………………………………………… 12
3.4 Keep your writing professional ……………………………………………………………… 13
3.5 Use white space and well-chosen fonts …………………………………………………. 14
3.6 Number your pages…………………………………………………………………………….. 15
3.7 Use footnotes, tables, figures, and appendices appropriately ……………………. 15
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4 Concluding remarks ………………………………………………….
How to write a business report
(This handbook has been written in collaboration with
the School of Marketing and International Business, and
Student Learning,
Victoria University of Wellington)
April 2017
i
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………. 1
1 Planning your business report …………………………………………………. 2
1.1 What is the purpose of this report? …………………………………………………………. 2
1.2 Who are the readers of this report? ………………………………………………………… 2
1.3 What are the report’s main messages?……………………………………………………. 3
1.4 How will the messages be structured? …………………………………………………….. 3
2 Structuring your business report …………………………………………….. 4
2.1 Covering letter/memorandum …………………………………………………………………. 4
2.2 Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
2.3 Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………………… 5
2.4 Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………. 5
2.5 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
2.6 Conclusions/recommendations ………………………………………………………………. 6
2.7 Findings and discussion ………………………………………………………………………… 8
2.8 References ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.9 Appendices …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
3 Writing your business report …………………………………………………. 10
3.1 Use effective headings and subheadings ……………………………………………….. 10
3.2 Structure your paragraphs well …………………………………………………………….. 11
3.3 Write clear sentences with plain language ……………………………………………… 12
3.4 Keep your writing professional ……………………………………………………………… 13
3.5 Use white space and well-chosen fonts …………………………………………………. 14
3.6 Number your pages…………………………………………………………………………….. 15
3.7 Use footnotes, tables, figures, and appendices appropriately ……………………. 15
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4 Concluding remarks ………………………………………………….
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