GROWE represents the five basic steps in report writing. Which activity is NOT part of GROWE?

• A. Schedule interviews
• B. Gather the facts
• C. Record the facts immediately
• D. Organize the facts

Answer: (A)

GROWE is a sequence for turning information into a written report: gather the facts, record the facts, organize the facts, write the report, and edit the report. Scheduling interviews isn’t part of these five writing steps because it’s an investigative task that happens before you actually process the information for the report. The GROWE steps focus on how you handle information once you begin composing: you first gather information, then capture it accurately, arrange it in a logical order, draft the report, and finally edit it for clarity and accuracy. The other activities fit this process—gathering facts is the initial input, recording the facts ensures you preserve what was found, and organizing the facts sets up a coherent narrative for writing.