Lesson 6:

Writing Business and Technical

Report

Prepared by: Ms. Elizabeth Ruth B. Puda

What is REPORT?

• Is a comprehensive document that covers

all aspects of the subject matter of the
study. It presents result of an experiment,
investigation, research or an inquiry to
specific audience
Characteristics of Report

• Presents information
• Scanned quickly by the readers
• Uses numbered headings and
subheadings
• Composed of short and concise
paragraphs
• Uses graphic illustrations (e.g., tables,
graphs, pie charts etc.)
Parts of Report
• Title page – name of the report
• Table of Contents – list of information included
• Executive summary – summary of report
• Introduction – brief background of the topic, problem
and definition of distinct words used
• Methods – procedures used which led to the findings
• Findings – results, investigation, research and
calculation
• Conclusion – data drawn from the findings
• Recommendation – things that should be done as a
result
• Bibliography – books, magazines, journals, reports and
other reference used
Two (2) Classification of Report
• Formal Report- official report that
contains a collection of detailed
information, research, and data necessary
to make decision. It is formal, complex and
used at an official level.
• Informal Report- a report which may be
in the form of a memo, financial report,
monthly activities report, development
report, research, etc. It is used to inform,
analyzed and recommend.
Types of Formal Report
• Informational Report- provides data, facts
and feedbacks.
• Analytical Reports- presents results and
draw conclusions.
• Recommendation Reports- advocates
particular course of action
• Research Reports- most widely used
report
• Case Study Analysis Reports- includes
real life examples.
Types of Informal Report

• Progress Report- provides information about the way

project is developing.
• Sales Activity Report- helps to understand progress of
sales.
• Personnel Evaluation- used to assess employee’s
performance.
• Financial Report- presents formal record of financial
activities
• Feasibility Report- assess the viability of a new project
• Literature Review-conveys to the readers the work
already done
• Credit Report- details report of an individual credit history
THANK YOU
 Lesson 7:

Communication for
employment: the resume

Prepared by: Ms. Elizabeth Ruth B. Puda

What is RESUME?

• A persuasive summary of your

qualifications for employment.
Types of Resume
• 1. Print Resume- are printed on paper for
prospective employers to scrutinize
• 2. Scannable Resume- designed to be read by
computers.
 Print Resume

Characteristics:
• Name in bold face
• Objective tailored to specific job sought
• Work experience in reverse chronological order
• Format to fill entire page

Contents:
• Name/personal information
• Objective
• Experience
• Education
• Honors
• Activities
• Skills
• Character References
 Scannable resume

 All information in a single typeface, aligned on left margin

 No underlining, bold or italics

Features of a Resume
 Organization – way of organizing your resume
depending on your goals.
 Chronological resume – from most recent to the oldest
 Functional resume – organized around various kind
 Targeted resume – shows only the experience and skills
relevant to your goal.
 Succinctness – resume must be concise.
 Comprehensiveness – must present all important
details.
Features of a Resume

1. Organization – way of organizing your resume

depending on your goals.
 Chronological resume – from most recent to the
oldest
 Functional resume – organized around various kind
 Targeted resume – shows only the experience and
skills relevant to your goal.
2. Succinctness – resume must be concise.
3. Comprehensiveness – must present all important
details.
4. Design – reader-friendly and professionally
packaged.
activity
• Make your own Resume and let’s have a
graded recitation for your practice job
interview. You can use the sample resume
or any other format you desire. Deadline
will be next Monday.
Sample resume
THANK YOU.
 Lesson 8:

Communication for
employment: the application
letter

Prepared by: Ms. Elizabeth Ruth B. Puda

What is APPLICATION LETTER?
• Formal introduction of yourself to your
prospective employer
Features of an Application letter
1. Qualifications – what skills you possess
that the company is looking for
2. Pleasing tone – stating your
accomplishments
3. Format – conventional businesslike
format
 Lesson 9:

Communication for
employment: the application
letter

Prepared by: Ms. Elizabeth Ruth B. Puda

Guidelines for writing an application letter
• Focus
• Stay on topic
• Think of your letter as an argument
• Choose an appropriate salutation
• proofread