FA1 Report Writing - Business Studies

Report writing structure for Business Studies should be used to

• develop a logical/persuasive argument

• create a report that is easy to follow and understand

• flatter the reader if it's your manager

• present ideas in a complex way

The introduction of the report contains

• The issues you find in the scenario

• The strategies you recommend

• An evaluation of your strategies

• information on why the report is being written and what it hopes to achieve for the reader

Which will be the largest section of your report?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of the Table of Contents?

• To show how long the report is

• To indicate on which page you can find the information listed

• So you know if you need to cut down on word count.

Which section of the report will contain the summing up of your recommendations?

• Introduction

• Title page

• Body

• Conclusion

Why is a template used (3 correct answers)?

• To ensure professionalism

• To ensure consistency in formatting

• To ensure that all reports generated by the business are similar

• To take away your freedom to choose any template you like

Reports should be written in the first person, e.g. "I have examined the records and advise the following:"

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When writing a report in Business Studies, you do not you 'I', 'you', 'yours' etc. You would write for example, "It is recommended the business implement these measures.", instead of 'I recommend you implement these measures."

If a template is provided to you in your assessment, do you make up your own?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The templates have been provided to assist you so you don't leave out any sections, to help organise the flow of ideas and so that you don't have to waste time formatting, so please use them.