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- Title
THE REPORT-WRITING CHALLENGE: Getting Up to Speed.
- Authors
Egan, Mike
- Abstract
This article titled "The Report-Writing Challenge: Getting Up to Speed" by Mike Egan discusses the difficulties individuals face when writing reports in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of proper grammar and punctuation in reports, as they are often reviewed by higher-ups or the media. The article also addresses the issue of differing writing styles and the need for agencies to have their own style manuals. It provides tips and guidelines for common writing problems, such as comma usage, parallel structure, and active voice. The article concludes by suggesting the use of a crib sheet as a quick reference guide for report writing.
- Subjects
CAREER development; GRAMMAR; ASSETS (Accounting); ENGLISH grammar; MODERN languages
- Publication
Journal of Government Financial Management, 2024, Vol 73, Issue 1, p45
- ISSN
1533-1385
- Publication type
Article