Conclusion

DOI: 10.1201/9781003216162-13

This book has taken you on a whirlwind tour of the most important aspects of report-writing. We began with the role of culture and cultures in communication and with reviewing draft reports. In between, we covered plain language and the importance of rigorous planning and structure, as well as common components of reports.

This book may be short, but I hope you feel it has been rich in advice and insights. Rather than focusing on theory, the point throughout has been to help you understand the underlying principles, motives, and habits that produce most reporting – so that you can do something different. Finally, words of encouragement – simply by reading even parts of this book, you have shown your ...

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