Statistical Report Writing teaches the mechanics of technical writing as applied to statistics and how these can be crafted to suit a variety of readers, whether statisticians or not. The training will develop planning and organizing skills before writing, improve the presentation of content and form of statistical reports with appropriate tables and graphs using computer software applications.

What will participants gain?

The participants will be able to demonstrate concepts and principles of writing technical reports using appropriate words and well-defined paragraph structure. Basic skills learned here will equip participants with the skills to make technical reports using statistics by creating outlines and abstracts, and communicating these reports effectively in written forms.

Who can participate?

Personnel who wish to refresh, sharpen or enhance technical writing skills and come up with more effective and comprehensive statistical reports that can be read and understood by its public, whether statisticians or non-statisticians.

Course Coverage

Summary Statistics
Methods of Data Presentation
Examples of Presentations of Official Statistics
Preparing Graphs and Charts Using MS Excel
Assessment of Writing Skills
Basics of Communication with Focus on Written Communication
The Three Worlds of Writing
Technical Writing with Focus on Report Writing
Types of Technical Report
Statistical Report Writing
Power Writing
Review on Sentence Construction, Paragraph Design, Word Choice
Do’s and Don’ts of Report Writing
Sequential Steps in Preparing Documents
Lay outing and Packaging of Reports

Course Duration: 5 days

Registration:

To register and further inquiry, please contact the Training Division at Telefax Nos. (632) 436-1426/929-7543 or email it to japebenito@srtc.gov.ph or cemojica@srtc.gov.ph.

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