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Reports

A report not only communicates in words, but it also conveys information through images beyond the traditional pie graphs and charts. The field for the report also comes into play in terms of format or style but the writing process remains the same.

Featured Books

For a list of the newest books in the library check out New Materials.

Academic Writing for International Students of Business by Stephen Bailey
Location: eBook
Publication Date: 2015
International students of Business or Economics often need to write essays and reports for exams and coursework, and this new, second edition of Academic Writing for International Students of Business has been completely revised and updated to help them succeed with these tasks. This book explains the academic writing process from start to finish, and practises all the key writing skills in the context of Business Studies.
How to Write and Present Technical Information, 4th Edition by Charles H. Sides
Location: T 11 .S528 2017 (Exchange District Campus)
Thoroughly updated to discuss the use of tools such as Skype and social media, this concise volume shows how effective communication―via written text and spoken presentations―can positively impact project management in professional environments.--Amazon.
The Power of Infographics: Using Pictures to Communicate and Connect With Your Audiences by Mark Smiciklas
Location: P 93.5 .S65 2012 (Exchange District Campus)
Need to overcome information overload and get your message across? Infographics are your secret weapon. Using them, you can deliver knowledge and ideas visually, so your audiences can understand them quickly - and take action. In The Power of Infographics, Mark Smiciklas helps you understand how to leverage the use of powerful infographics: visual representations capable of transforming complex data or concepts into intuitive, instant knowledge. --Amazon Description
Writing for Computer Science by Justin Zobel
Location: T 11 .Z62 2014 (Exchange District Campus)
All researchers need to write or speak about their work, and to have research that is worth presenting. Based on the author's decades of experience as a researcher and advisor, this third edition provides detailed guidance on writing and presentations and a comprehensive introduction to research methods, the how-to of being a successful scientist.--Back Cover
Writing for Engineers by Joan van Emden; Lucinda Becker
Location: T 11 .V364 2018 (Notre Dame Campus)
This book is full of practical advice and useful examples to help students and engineers write clearly, accurately and impressively. This updated fourth edition features new material on technical notes, inspection reports and business cases, along with abstracts and summaries. It is an essential aid for today's engineers.--From Publisher Website

Featured Databases included in OneSearch

These featured databases are included in OneSearch, however, you can select to search them independently.

Why use these links instead of OneSearch?

Using the links below, and searching an EbscoHost database individually - outside of OneSearch, may allow you to access limiters that you won't typically see in OneSearch. (E.g. Business Source Complete - you can limit by NAICS code.)

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
This leading scholarly research database houses thousands of full-text resources in a wide range of disciplines and subject areas. Includes periodicals, peer-reviewed journals, reports, and more.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
An essential tool for business students, this database contains thousands of full-text journals and magazines, e-books, case studies, industry reports, market research reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses, and more.
Communication and Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
This communication studies database provides full-text, indexing, and abstracts for many top communication journals covering all related disciplines, including media studies, linguistics, rhetoric and discourse.

For the complete list of databases RRC subscribes to, check out A-Z List of Databases.

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