Develop an academic approach to writing Being concise, DONT not repeat and waffle Keep to the aim of your report Don’t include definitions (assume the person reading will know what you are talking about Demonstrate thoroughness (what was your process?) Demonstrate being reflective (what could you not do and why?) Professional presentation (MS word) Cover sheet, contents, consistent style, format colour etc. Proper referencing see cite them right List them all alphabetically (Harvard) If you are using word-for-word from a source, then it needs to be in inverted comas with the source and page number also! Widen your sources of information and conducting your own analysis/surveys etc. Create your OWN tables and diagrams Make sure to title them and use labelled columns and rows Signpost of tables/diagrams/appendices Have you explained why your table is there and what it is about? Use Appendices to add interesting and supporting but not essential information. Especially that which will clutter your report DONT use MS word templates create your own Use Mintel and the professional body websites e.g. APM Examples: https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ rss_viewer/national_security_strategy.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syste m/uploads/attachment_data/file/573529/Gov_ Reponse_Cm_9378_web.pdf
