51 Report-Writing Checklist

Final Considerations When Revising Your Report

As you reread and revise your report, ensure that it meets the following criteria:

• The report is tailored to the needs and expectations of its audience.

• The structure of the report aligns with its purpose and function.

• The format follows any organizational or institutional guidelines.

• All information is accurate, complete, and properly cited.

• The content is easy to read and well-organized.

• Technical terms are clearly defined for the intended audience.

• Figures, tables, and visuals effectively support the written content.

• Visual elements are clearly labelled and easy to interpret.

• Graphics can be understood on their own, without requiring explanation from the main text.

• Fonts, layout, and design choices enhance readability.

• Conclusions and results are clear, concise, and logically presented.

• Recommendations are reasonable, actionable, and supported by evidence.

Taking the time to carefully review your report using these criteria will ensure it is polished, professional, and impactful.

Attribution:

This section contains material from Chapter 11.7 “Checklist for Writing Reports” in Fundamentals of Business Communication Revised (2022) and is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

References

References are at the end of this chapter.