Writing a Report

Writing a Report – some tips ANSWER THE QUESTION PLAN your report. Make sure you have at least 5 sections You first paragraph will be INTRODUCTION and your last, CONCLUSION

Writing a Report – some tips Use formal language Do not use contractions REVISE your report to correct mistakes

Important Points to Remember: A report is divided into 5 areas: 1. Terms of Reference- Introduction This section gives background information on the reason for the report. It usually includes the person requesting the report. 2. Procedure The procedure provides the exact steps taken and methods used for the report.

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Important Points to Remember: 3. Findings The findings point out discoveries made during the course of the report investigation.

Formal language No contractions passives Specific: who & how General: where & how why Opinions results

Important Points to Remember: 4. Conclusions The conclusions provide logical conclusions based on the findings. Advantages and disadvantages

Important Points to Remember: 5. Recommendations The recommendations state actions that the writer of the report feels need to be taken based on the findings and conclusions.

Impersonal structures: passives Appropriate structures: should, may like to, consider, … Strong recommendations: must, ought to, it is vital that… signature

Writing a Report - Task December, 2012

Writing a Report The E.O.I. of Gijón is currently doing research on various websites and their benefits to ESL learners. Write a report on one of the following sites or choose your own. BBC English BreakingNewsEnglish LearnEnglish-British Council