Report Writing for Geologists & Engineers – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
Presenters: Julian Aldridge, Managing Consultant; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Principal Consultant
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Please note that non-payment will result in cancellation of your registration.
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8PD HOURS RATING
This 1-day Report Writing for Geologists and Engineers course will show you: how to plan your document; write summaries and conclusions; the essential grammar rules; styles and formatting; key features and time-saving tips in Word; how to review your document and how to review others’ documents; how to write references, abbreviations, acronyms, glossaries and appendixes; and how to achieve your objective of grabbing your readers’ attention.
Course outline:
- Introduction – often the report outlasts the data… this is your legacy!
- Types of reports – common failings in reports
- Planning the document
- Document structure and report style – purpose of the report – defining your audience
- Summary – introduction – data – method – detail
- Conclusions – recommendations – appendices
- Section numbering – tables – figures – diagrams – flowcharts – company standards
- Essential rules of grammar
- Style and formatting essentials
- Reviewing your report and others’ reports
- References – abbreviations – acronyms – glossaries
- The golden rules!
You will:
- Gain an understanding of the key grammar rules
- Find out what makes reports readable (and what doesn’t!)
- Appreciate the need to write for your audience
- Learn the best way to approach writing a large report
- Get the chance to review and correct examples of ‘how not to do it’
- Understand how to make reports more direct and readable, thus increasing their impact
- Discover the best ways to present tabular and graphical information
- Find out about references, footnotes, headers and footers, and links
Open-Book Post-Course Assessment Exam
As part of your course package, you have the option to take an open-book post-training course assessment exam at no additional cost. This is a valuable opportunity for you to reinforce your learning and demonstrate your understanding of the course material, and for you to add to your professional portfolio.
Key Points:
Open-Book Exam: You can use your course materials during the exam to assist you.
No Extra Cost: The exam is included in the price you have already paid for the course.
Graded Certificate: Upon successful completion, you will receive a graded Certificate of Assessment, showcasing your achievement.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to earn your Certificate of Assessment, which can be a great addition to your professional portfolio.
Duration (in days)
1
Registration
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