Conclusion - Formal reports

Practical models for technical communication - Shannon Kelley 2021

Conclusion
Formal reports

Formal reports draw on all the skills explored in this textbook and allow you to bring all of your expertise together to create a successful finished document. Your use of multimodal strategies, visual elements, effective definitions, concise descriptions, accessible instructions, convincing proposals, and analytical formal reports can get you closer to providing a solution.

Jessamyn’s report ultimately led her boss to refrain from the purchase of AVs for now, but it earned her a promotion. She’s now known within the company for her capacity to conduct research, analyze information, and clearly communicate complex ideas. Your future is equally bright. Even when cars can drive themselves, technical communication will always need a human touch.

Moving from problem to solution is not a process you’ll complete just once. If you’re good at it, you’ll continue to find communication challenges throughout your career. These challenges are opportunities to deliver helpful messages that will benefit others and bring you satisfaction in your work.

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