Dos and Donts for Situational writing

Question 1

Ampilfy my points by providing ample examples and remember to link back.

Answer 1

Do not lift evidence from the source but paraphrase and come up with my own examples.

Question 2

My situational writing must be flow well

Answer 2

All the paragrpahs must have unity (follow strict PEEL format) and be well linked

Question 3

Plan before writing my situational and order my points

Answer 3

So that my writing will be coherent

Question 4

Formal tone

Answer 4

Use formal language, pretend I am writing to a teacher or the principal. Do not write as if I am having a conversation but write to the point. Do not use slang ,singlish or contractions like: Can;t, Won’t, Don’t, Haven’t.

Question 5

Formal language example:

Answer 5

I am sure that you are aware that I went
for the interview for the scholarship and I
am confident that I did well in it.

Question 6

Informal language example:

Answer 6

As you know I went for the interview for
the scholarship and I definitely slayed.

Question 7

One Point

Answer 7

One paragraph

no funny business

Question 8

Time managment:

Answer 8

Keep the last 5-10 minutes to check my spelling.

Question 9

Spelling

Answer 9

Visualise the words, break it down and then write it. Do not use word that you can not visualise.

Question 10

Remember PAC (purpose, audience and context)

Answer 10

Highlight PAC in my stimulus. PAC is very important.