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Summary Report LCVP

Summary report Should: Be Concise Be brief (300 – 600 words) Relate to an LCVP activity Include the major points

Examples of topics for summary reports Visit out by the class to: A Voluntary organisation An enterprise A Financial institution

Summary report Examples of topics Visit in to our LCVP class by: An entrepreneur A Youth/Voluntary speaker Manager of the local credit union

Summary report Examples of topics for summary reports Miscellaneous: An aspect of the local area – Employment, tourism etc. ( ensure not to submit MOP detailed Report) Investigation into health and safety in the school….link to the World of Work Others…….?

Summary report Must be based on a links module activity Not acceptable: X Report on preparation for my driving test X Report on preparation for my debs

Summary report Layout Clear title to explain purpose of report Example A visit out to the local Credit Union as part of our Link Modules.

Summary report Layout Author: Name of Person submitting report

Summary report Layout Aims of report Give 3 aims – If a group activity at least one personal 2 “we’s” and 1 “I” Example: We/I improved our knowledge of ……… We/ improved…. skill

Summary report Layout Body of the report Remember: Logical sequence Some background to activity Use sub-headings – bold, numbered or bulleted lists are recommended Give details – good descriptions

Summary report Layout Conclusions: Refer back to aims and address in the same order

Summary report Layout Recommendations: Give 3 at least Suggestions : Would you recommend this activity to others and why? What would have improved this activity ?