<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Dear Partners</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Here are two resources from Education, Language and Development Training Programmes:</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">E-book on Reporting Skills for development professionals launched</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<br></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Online resource centre of downloadable materials </span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></span>
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<p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">1. The Reporting Skills & Professional Writing Handbook</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span>
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<p><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">'At last there is a clear, simple guide to report writing specifically written for people working in the development area'
</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"> says Christine Hogan PhD, of Curtin University Centre for Human Rights and author of <i>'Facilitating Multicultural Groups'
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">We know that progress and evaluation reports are cornerstones of effective programmes. So why are they such a headache for readers and writers alike? This Handbook takes readers through the entire reporting process from setting objectives, through data gathering and analysis tools, to planning, drafting, editing and designing the report. Effective reporting doesn't have to be hard work. This self-study programme is full of clear explanations and examples, frequent practical exercises, and an extended case study to fully apply all the tools presented.
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Although only just released, the Handbook has already been welcomed by development professionals from organisations such as ADRA, UNDP, WHO, the Burnet Institute, IAEA, Family Health International, UNAIDS and the World Bank. Field workers, managers and consultants working with development projects of all sectors will benefit from this new resource.
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">What's in the Handbook?</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span>
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">You can find out for yourself by downloading two example modules (Data Gathering Methods and Writing Clarity) right now. Just go to
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"> and see what we are talking about. The whole Handbook comprises of eight distinct steps on the road to effective reports: </span>
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">1: Professional Writing & the Writing Process</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
2: Setting Objectives & Data Gathering Methods (entire module available for download) </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
3: Analysing & Interpreting Information</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">4: Planning the Report
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">5: Writing Skills – Clarity (entire module available for download)
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">6: Writing Skills – Organisation</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">7: Putting it all Together</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
8: Finishing Off the Report</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">How to get your Copy</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">You can buy and download the entire Handbook (single user edition) right now from </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<a href="http://www.reportingskills.org/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">http://www.reportingskills.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
, and there are special licenses for organisations. The Project Office Edition (50-user licence) also includes a Training Pack – Trainer Guide, Participant Notes, Supplementary Materials and over 250 slides – a 'workshop in a box' – so you can make sure everyone in your office is on track through a ready-made training that's been tested by us 100s of times all over Asia.
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">The Handbook is also supported by a moderated web forum where users can post ideas and reach the author with comments, questions and feedback. Author Neil Kendrick has worked as a trainer for 20 years throughout
Asia, with the whole spectrum of development organisations –- from multilateral and bilateral agencies and international non-government organisations to small NGOs. With an easy, accessible style, he demystifies the reporting process, taking the hard work out and replacing it with an efficient and effective process that gets the job done. To quote one of his participants, "My fear of writing has turned to fun."
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<p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">2. More Resources</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">'This site has been developed at the right time especially for those us involved in teaching and training. The resources are very useful and very practical',
</span></i><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Malawian researcher and lecturer and doctorate student at the University of Leeds David Mkwambisi
told us.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">He was submitting his comments to ELD's Google group where members can access resource materials on a range of topics related to Development Commnication. The group already has over 100 members, and we have just uploaded 'An Introduction to Case Study Writing'. Please come and join us at the Reporting Skills & Professional Writing group
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http://groups.google.com/group/reporting-skills--professional-writing?hl=en </span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">What others Say</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">At last there is a clear, simple guide to report writing specifically written for people working in the development area. The text is easy to follow and is supported by colourful mind maps, photographs and diagrams. The reader is helped with useful exercises in which examples of reports are analysed. There are encouraging comments to the reader which aid motivation to read further. The book is useful resource for people working either alone or for people wishing to facilitate workshops in this area. Neil Kendrick brings a wealth of experience to this work. I wish I had read it before I wrote my last report!
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<p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Christine Hogan PhD</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
Development Consultant and Author of</span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"> </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
'Facilitating Multicultural Groups' </span></i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Adjunct Associate Professor,
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Centre for Human Rights Education</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Curtin</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"> University of Technology
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Perth</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
, Australia</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">I am impressed. Very well produced, and does a great job of taking writers through the whole process of turning out effective reports … it will certainly improve the skills of field workers, managers and consultants, and I recommend this to anyone who wants to take the stress out of reporting and achieve better results.
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<p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Michael Lowe</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
International Consultant </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></span></p>
<p><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Very comprehensive book and great graphics.</span></i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Terry Clayton</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
Red Plough International</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">You can purchase and get immediate download of of the Handbook (PDF only) by visiting </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<a href="http://www.reportingskills.org/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">http://www.reportingskills.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
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<p><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks for this site, this is exactly what I am looking for!<br>I've downloaded several other documents from the site! Looking forward to taking a look at the Case Study Writing!
</span></i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><br></span><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This site has been developed at the right time especially for those us involved in teaching and training. The resources are very useful and very practical.
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<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Site members</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
The Reporting Skills & Professional Writing group </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><a href="http://groups.google.com/group/reporting-skills--professional-writing?hl=en" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
http://groups.google.com/group/reporting-skills--professional-writing?hl=en</span></a></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Thanks for your time.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">The Reporting Skills and Professional Writing Handbook: a self study programme for development professionals</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">© Neil Kendrick 2007</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <br></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">
Downloadable PDF package (8 modules, A4, 226pp)</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Published by Education, Language and Development Training Programmes (UK Charity no. 1083385)</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
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