writing reports workshop. 1. to share and build on good practice 2. to improve the quality of...
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1. Identify key characteristics of good reports 2. Get it right first time! 3. Edit reports with annotations and changes 4. Develop writing skills 5. Apply house-style guidelinesTRANSCRIPT
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Writing Reports Workshop
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1. To share and build on good practice2. To improve the quality of reports and
meeting milestones3. To develop guidelines on house style
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1. Identify key characteristics of good reports
2. Get it right first time!3. Edit reports with annotations and
changes4. Develop writing skills5. Apply house-style guidelines
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Evidence-based process and outcomes
Need for consistency Drafting and redrafting throughout
engagement Using the Handbook Experience of first developmental
engagements
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Feedback from developmental engagements
what works Drafting short sharp strengths and
matters to be rectified for Oral Feedback and Conclusions
Drafting main text with evaluation, discussion and evidence
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What is good reporting? Writing for the reader Building an evidence base Organising the information Clarifying the key points Presenting evaluations supported by
evidence Complying with structure (annex Q) Following house style Showing balance and tone
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1. Stages of editing given in Handbook (paragraph 56 page 25)
2. All reviewers are in a sense :◦ “writers” - drafting paragraphs and
conclusions◦ “editors” - reading, checking accuracy
and commenting3. Chair is author4. QAAP appoints an editor5. Final reading is done in QAAP
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Addressing all the key points, reflecting the Handbook prompts
Accurately presenting the peer reviewers’ conclusions
Clear and intelligible to the reader Offering an agenda for improvement Consistent in the main text and between
main text and conclusions Evaluative with supporting evidence Giving references in conclusions to main
text Complying with structure Complying with house style
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1. Use the template provided2. Refer to the Handbook 3. Analyse the sample report material
provided4. Identify good practice5. Identify any areas for improvement ,
e.g. gaps and apparent inconsistencies
6. Write a draft paragraph using the material providing
7. Record findings to present to the workshop
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1. Use the extract of the draft report to edit
2. Comment on whether any changes should be done and if so what
3. Refer to final version of the report and comment on its clarity, accuracy, fairness, and usefulness to the institution
4. Record your responses and any recommendations for presentation to the workshop
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Features of good reporting Writing skills Writing and editing Handling fairly the responses from
institutions Using the Handbook