Report Writing with the Royal Literary Fund (online)
18 Jun 2026, 10:00 - 12:00
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Join this workshop to understand the essential elements of writing a report that conveys your message clearly, concisely and effectively.
Reports are the backbone of organisational writing. This 2-hour workshop will help you understand the essential elements of writing a report to convey your message clearly, concisely and effectively. In the process, you will: explore the role of story-telling in reports; formulate a structured approach to report writing; build skills in selecting and organising relevant information; and appreciate the importance of editing and proofreading. Through writing exercises and discussion, you will learn how to organise information and approach the different stages of producing a report from initial ideas to final draft.
Overview of the session includes:
- Introductions and plan for the day
- What makes a good report?
- Story-telling in a report
- Structure - organising your thoughts
- Planning and notes
- First draft
- Final draft and wrap up
- Review
This event is being held in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund.
Royal Literary Fund writers work in universities, with businesses and charities, and with NHS trusts to show people how to approach and plan different types of writing and to help them feel proud of their finished work.
This is an event for RCN members.
You will need your membership number in order to book. We are offering limited places to ensure participants get the most out of their time with our writers. If you book a place but find you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket by emailing RCNDEventsRegistration@rcn.org.uk to free it up for others.
For any queries about this event please contact:
RCN Library and Museum
rcn.library@rcn.org.uk
0345 337 3368
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