Preparing reports in business courses involves merging existing business theories with your own ideas. Use online search engines and other educational websites that provide comprehensive information to support your arguments. Research current business news pertaining to your selected topic. Look for details about the best practices of successful companies.
Smartphones are now a standard accessory, carried by many people and also used as a business tool. Learn how to use the smartphone not only for social networking, but also for educational purposes. Access databases and practice sharing information via smartphone with colleagues as you work on group projects. Use smartphone apps to get information and communicate anywhere.
Data backs up the content of your reports, and careful data analysis is often a significant part of business education. Learn how to use spreadsheets such as Excel or Statistical Package for Social Statistics, also known as SPSS, to input, code, sort and analyze this data. Use them to present data through frequency tables, graphs and diagrams and further illustrate your points.
There are a number of databases on the Web that provide students with immense information on any topic. These include JSTOR, the Education Resources Information Center, EconLit, National Bureau of Economics Research and EBSCOhost. Many of these databases require a subscription, but many business schools set up free access for their students. Consult your professors or the library to find out about gaining access.