Unit 2
Writing
When you write a report, you should follow these steps :
- Stage 1 : (Title)
Write a title and keep it concise and informative
- Stage 2 : (Introduction)
Explain what information your report will include. Two or three sentences are enough.
The aim of the report is to …….
The report examines ……
In this report, (…) will be examined. - Stage 3 :(subheadings)
Use subheadings for the paragraphs. Cite percentages and fractions according to the research.
- Don't write your opinion at all. - Stage 4 : (Recommendations/conclusions)
Recommendations / conclusions
Sum up your findings and suggest the next steps.
Use bullets to illustrate separate points.
Stage 5 :(proofreading) - Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Writing skills: Useful language for reports
Introduction
The aim of this report is to … / This report examines … / In this report, […] will be examined.
Reporting information
There are more than […] well-equipped health centres in [name of town]. Almost three-quarters of the population are regular users of …
The number of […] has declined/increased since [date]
Conclusion/Recommendations
It appears that … / This results in … / It is recommended that … / The best course of action
Useful language: The aim of this report is to...; A study was done to find out...; Just under a quarter of those interviewed...; The majority of the respondents said.../85 per cent of respondents said...; Only a minority of those questioned said.../10 per cent of those questioned said... |