Unit 7.2 Categories of informal reports数字时代的商务英语写作.pdf

Unit 7 Business Reports Proposals 第七章 商务报告与计划书 Unit 7.2 Categories of Informal Reports 7.2 非正式报告分类 Six Categories of Informal Reports  Information Reports  Progress Reports  Justification/Recommendation Reports  Feasibility Reports  Minutes of Meetings  Summaries Ch. 9–2 Information Reports Introduction  Identify report purpose  Describe data methods and sources  Provide background  Offer a preview of the findings Ch. 9–3 Information Reports Findings  Organize information in one of these patterns: (1) chronological, (2) alphabetical, (3) topical, (4) geographical, (5) journalism style (who, what, when, where, why, and how), (6) simple-to-complex, or (7) most to least important.  Group similar topics together.  Use appropriate headings. Ch. 9–4 Progress Reports ▪ Provide information about activities performed and related matters at midpoint dates in the projects. . ▪ Functions of Progress Reports: o Reassure the client that: [1] you are making progress; [2] the project is going smoothly, and [3] the project will be complete by the expected date. o Provide the client with preliminary findings o Give the client a chance to evaluate your work on the project and to request changes, if any. o Give you an opportunity to discuss problems in the project and thus to forewarn the client. o Allow you to establish a work schedule so that youll complete the project on time. Justification/Recommendation Report ⚫ Present data ⚫ Offer analysis ⚫ Draw conclusions and make recommendations Justifi