The Academic Study Skills Suite is designed to support learners who are in Further or Higher Education or are returning to study. As well as Essay Writing sometimes you will be asked to write a report.  This module is designed to explain to you the differences in planning and writing a report for your subject. The module is divided into the following sections and learning outcomes.  

Section 1 | Understanding Reports  

Section 2 | Planning a Report  

Section 3 | Writing a Report  

Section 4 | Next Steps 

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Identify the conventions and differences between report writing and essay writing

2. Explain why it is important to consider the ‘audience’ when writing a report and identify primary and secondary data.

3. Identify the section structure in report writing

 After fully completing the module, you will receive an electronic certificate of completion and participation.