How to Type Reports From Home

Typing on the computer from the comfort of home.

Working at home is a dream shared by many working professionals. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, many professionals have the option of working from home instead of going into the office. By learning how to type reports from home, you may open up new, exciting work-at-home opportunities in your chosen career field.

Things You'll Need

• Fax machine/scanner
• Personal computer

Instructions

1. Buy a combination fax machine/scanner and a personal computer if you don't have one already. E-mail is handy tool for sending documents over the Internet, but in some cases it may not be enough. Prepare for working at home by getting the right equipment.

2. Download and install professional software. To type reports at home, you'll need word processing software (such as Microsoft Word). Some companies may use other types of software as well, such as Microsoft Excel. Obtain all the software you might need for the company or companies you plan to work with.

3. Gather research for the report using online and physical reference materials. Double-check information with multiple sources to make sure information is accurate.

4. Choose a title for the report. The title of the report should reflect exactly what the report is about in a few simple, easy-to-understand words.

5. Write an outline for the report, detailing the important points you'll want to include within its pages.

6. Type the report. Use your outline to keep your report focused on the topic.

7. Write an type a one-page abstract of the report. The abstract will summarize the contents of the report; it should be placed before the first page of the report.

8. Proofread the report for grammatical and punctuational errors; make any necessary corrections.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a standard, 12 point font such as Arial or Times New Roman.

• Write impersonally, avoiding use of words like "I" or "me."

References

• Rice University: Writing Research Papers
• Consumer Reports: Typing Jobs

Resources

• A Research Guide for Students: How to Write an A+ Research Paper