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Excellence in Business Communication Chapter 13 Completing Reports and Proposals Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Learning Objectives (1 of 2) 1. Describe the process of revising formal reports and proposals. 2. Identify the major components of formal reports. 3. Identify the major components of formal proposals. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 3

Learning Objectives (2 of 2) 4. Describe an effective plan for proofreading reports and proposals. 5. Describe the decision process for distributing reports and proposals. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 4

Revising Reports and Proposals (LO 1) Describe the process of revising formal reports and proposals. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 5

Revising Reports and Proposals Evaluate Organization, Style, and Tone Improve the Report’s Readability Continue to Revise to be Clear, Concise and Compelling Ensure Efficient Writing for Online Audiences Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 6

Producing Formal Reports (LO 2) Identify the major components of formal reports. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 7

Producing Formal Reports and Proposals Prefatory Elements Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Supplementary Elements Chapter 13 - 8

Prefatory Elements of Formal Reports Cover Title Fly Title Page Letter of Authorization Letter of Transmittal Table of Contents List of Illustrations Synopsis or Executive Summary Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 9

Table of Contents Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 10

Executive Summary Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 11

Body Page Sample Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 12

Supplementary Elements of Formal Reports More Details for Readers The Appendix Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. The Bibliography The Index Chapter 13 - 13

Report Reference Page Sample Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 14

Producing Formal Proposals (LO 3) Identify the major components of formal proposals. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 15

Prefatory Elements of Formal Proposals Cover, Title Fly, Title Page Copy of or Reference to RFP Synopsis or Executive Summary Letter of Transmittal Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 16

Supplementary Elements of Formal Proposals Appendixes Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Résumés of Key Players Chapter 13 - 17

Informational Solicited Proposal (1 of 4) Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 18

Informational Solicited Proposal (2 of 4) Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 19

Informational Solicited Proposal (3 of 4) Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 20

Informational Solicited Proposal (4 of 4) Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 21

Proofreading Reports and Proposals (LO 4) Describe an effective plan for proofreading reports and proposals. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 22

Proofread Reports and Proposals Review for Spelling and Punctuation Errors Confirm Intentional Visual Placement Solicit Objective Review and Feedback Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 23

Distributing Reports and Proposals (LO 5) Describe the decision process for distributing reports and proposals. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 13 - 24

Distributing Reports and Proposals Physical Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Electronic Online Chapter 13 - 25

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