Title Write an analytical report
Level 5 Credits 5
Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, write, and evaluate the effectiveness of an analytical report.
Classification Communication Skills Writing
Available Grade Achieved
Explanatory notes
1 This unit standard is one of a series of unit standards for report writing:
Unit 3490, Write an incident report, level 1
Unit 3492, Write a short report, level 2
Unit 3491, Write a report, level 3
Unit 19629, Present a reasoned argument in a report, level 4
Unit 9685, Write an analytical report, level 5.
2 Definitions
Audience means the person or people for whom the report is written.
Organisational requirements refer to organisational policies and procedures, and include any ethical and legal requirements relevant to the organisation.
3 This unit standard can be assessed against in a classroom context and/or in a workplace or other context using naturally occurring evidence.
Where naturally occurring evidence is used for assessment against this unit standard, a verifier’s checklist is acceptable if accompanied by evidence that includes examples from the candidate’s performance.
4 Assessment against this unit standard must take place after the candidate has edited and proof read the document.
5 For assessment, the report must be at least 1500 words.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan the analytical report.
Evidence requirements
1.1 The purpose, audience and scope of the report are determined and documented.
1.2 Information is selected, analysed, and organised into a structure that fits the purpose of the report.
Outcome 2
Write the analytical report.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Report is consistent with the purpose and organisational requirements.
Range report may include but is not limited to – executive summary, abstract, terms of reference, introduction, discussion, findings, conclusions, recommendations, glossary, references, appendices;
evidence of at least five is required.
2.2 The language throughout the report is appropriate for the audience.
Range language includes – spelling, punctuation, tone, vocabulary, grammar, syntax.
2.3 Findings are presented in a format that matches the data and the audience.
Range presentation may include but is not limited to – tables, graphs, text, diagrams.
2.4 Report is written without bias.
2.5 Conclusions and/or inferences drawn are consistent with findings.
2.6 Any recommendations made are consistent with the purpose, scope, findings, and conclusions.
2.7 Report format is in accordance with the purpose and organisational requirements.
Outcome 3
Evaluate the effectiveness of the analytical report.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Audience feedback on the report is sought and used to identify any possible refinements for future reports.
Planned review date 31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last date for Assessment
Registration 1 28 February 1997 31 December 2012
Revision 2 8 June 1999 31 December 2012
Revision 3 16 October 2002 31 December 2012
Revision 4 22 January 2003 31 December 2012
Review 5 25 July 2006 31 December 2013
Review 6 17 November 2011 N/A
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