Writing: Unit two
Student's book (Exercise 8 Page 15/ Exercise 9 Page 17/Exercise 8 Page 19)
When you write a report, you should follow these steps :
- Stage 1 : (Title)
Write a title and keep it concise and informative (participation in the arts in London, England)
- 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.
( 40 Percent of people ……… )
(Half of the people interviewed …… )
- Don't write your opinion at all. - Stage 4 : (Recommendations/conclusions)
Recommendations / conclusions
Sum up your findings and suggest the next steps.
(It is important to focus on ……. )
Use bullets to illustrate separate points.
- giving money ….
- working in part-time jobs ….
Remember to use formal language and don't use abbreviations.
Example: I'm(wrong)/ I am(right) - Stage 5 :(proofreading)
Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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 respondants said.../85 Per cent of respondants said...; Only a minority of those questioned said.../10 Per cent of those questioned said...