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According to the text book, Business Communication: Process and Product there are various stages involved in the organization and writing of business reports. Initially, understanding the data is the first step. This is done by bringing structure to the information, by sorting and by making key points in the data and making sure they correspond with each another. The data can be more meaningful by using statistical concepts which include mean, median and mode. This analysis is also improved by using grids and clear visuals. The second step involves making conclusions by identifying problems and finding solutions to those problems. The writer must keep in mind that the conclusion must not have a bias and be objective. Additionally, when recommendations are practical, feasible and relate to the audience they are considered more affective. Thirdly, organizing the data logically and using level of importance saves time and it becomes more likely that the reader will retain the information more easily. Headings can make the text more organized; therefore, they must be short and precise to spotlight key ideas. Moreover, a good opening focuses on three major things, it states the purpose of the report, describes the significance of the topic and previews the main points providing the order in which they are presented. Furthermore, transitional expressions help reveal the logical flow of ideas and provide the readers with a better understanding. Moreover, informational reports are used to describe periodic activities like progress on projects, conferences, etc. These reports do not try to persuade the reader and their intention is to be as neutral as possible to the reader. Clear organization and structure are key points for a good informational report as well as the main point of the report itself. Lastly, according to the authors, analytical reports make conclusions and offer recommendations to the reader by evaluating various information. There are three basic types of short analytical reports that are commonly used. The three reports consist of justification or recommendation reports which provide insight on a course of action, feasibility reports that look into the probability of success of a plan or project and yardstick reports that look at several solutions and then create a standard for comparison, in order to be able to make the best choice.

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