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Business Communication, Third Edition
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Business Communication, Third Edition

by Barbara Shwom, Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder
June 2015
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
480 pages
31h 52m
English
Pearson
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SQ2 What types of short, routine reports are typical in business?

Most day-to-day business reports are short—less than five pages—and written in memo, email or letter format. This section provides guidelines for three types of informational reports that are usually short: progress reports, meeting minutes, and trip reports. These reports are designed to inform your audience quickly about the work you have done and to provide documentation for future use. The section also provides guidelines for a short analytical report, in this case, a feasibility report.

Progress reports

If you are working on a long-term project, your supervisor or client may ask for a progress report that updates your status and indicates any potential problems or issues.

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ISBN: 9780133863307