Briefing notes, minutes and reports are documents that provide accountability, factual reports, observations, results and which propose solutions or draw conclusions. These documents require a certain level of objectivity from the reporter. All three express the work of one person for the benefit of the group. The report is a written document by a person in charge of recount what he/she saw, heard and observed about a topic on the whole.
An executive summary is short text in which the writer puts down the essentials of a file. The reader becomes aware that he can quickly grasp the main idea and key points.
A report summarizes and organizes information that is generally acquired from notes that are to "report" an event or meeting or visit or lecture. It is limited to the facts that have been observed, to the positions held and the decisions taken.
Tags - note-making, reports, executive summaries
[...] I = interpretation of results. D = general discussion of the contribution of the author to science: interest, limitations, possible extensions. Readability: Gunning's formula indicates the degree of readability of an article. It studies the average sentence length and percentage of difficult words. I = x x 0.4 I = Index readability; L = length of sentences; P = Percentage of hard words; 0.4 = coefficient multiplier chosen as according to several studies. Some editorial boards - Avoid paragraphs more than 5 lines. [...]
[...] • Report: written material, by a person in charge to relate to what he or she saw, heard, observed about a topic on the whole. For all these documents, a note taking is the prior requirement. Take notes We often need to refer to but what we have seen read or heard in various circumstances. We need to take notes, store them, view them and use them to be more effective in our work. Marks and numbers: 1. References - What: The title of the topic of the article. -The PCG, author, speakers, participants. -Where: Specify the places and circumstances. [...]
[...] Faster to Rate: - Remember to abbreviate common words and long words. - Eliminate articles, pronouns, auxiliary verbs. - Use symbols as much as possible. Material: An A4 size paper is more convenient for the classification. Keep a margin of 5 cm on the right side of the sheet: it will serve to supplement your notes along the way if you missed an idea or to add your thoughts or reactions to post. Do not write on the back: It facilitates consultation. Number the pages. [...]
[...] How to report? How to write a report? 1. Conduct a preliminary reflection: - Open a folder; - Accumulate notes over the day; - Keep all those loose sheets; - Take a few quiet hours to the final draft The key issues of forethought: - For whom to write or who is the target? Think of three nested targets: the decision maker or higher (to help the decision), employees (promote adhesion and collaboration), performers (application guide); - Write for what? [...]
[...] S = examination of the worrying situation. P = problem: goal and causes that make this difficult goal. R = resolution in principle, an outline of the solution (political or strategic). I = detailed information: the expected consequences if the decision is made, arrangements for the implementation (tactics). t = termination: a reminder of the challenges and importance of the solution in this regard. IMMRID: scientific reports. I = Introduction: unsatisfactory state of science legitimating the purpose of the study. [...]
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