Report writing in the APS environment

Particular skills are required for effective report writing in the Australian Public Service (APS). Report writing in the APS environment identifies those skills and works through the steps and issues to consider when writing a report.

Program overview

recognising and applying the steps required from beginning to end in report writing (briefing, scoping, development and delivery)
identifying the best methods for constructing reports
effectively communicating with stakeholders
delivering documents that conform with the established Commonwealth style
managing, interpreting and communicating key messages to a range of target groups
producing accurate, comprehensive and concise documents with clearly defined executive summaries, findings, conclusions and recommendations

Participant benefits

develop knowledge and the practical skills required to produce effective reports
analyse APS report writing requirements
identify and apply the most appropriate report structure
explore the steps required to plan a report
learn how to write the first draft
discover how to check and redraft
analyse writing styles
confidently and effectively write an APS report

Who should attend

APS 5–6*
*Recommended target audience may vary outside the ACT

Further information

For further information on programs, events and seminars delivered nationally, please contact 02 6202 3522 or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.

Terms and conditions

For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.