Report writing Flashcards
What are the properties of a good report?
- gives FACTUAL INFORMATION
- the language is CLEAR and CONCISE
- has a formal structure - sections with SUBHEADINGS
- strives for RELEVANCE and proceeds in a logical and ORDERED way
What does a good report give?
FACTUAL INFORMATION
What is the purpose of a report?
to inform the reader
What language should we use when writing a report?
CLEAR and CONCISE
What does the structure of a report look like?
a formal structure - sections with subheadings
What does a good report strive for?
strives for RELEVANCE and proceeds in a logical and ORDERED way
tr factual information
dejstva
tr concise
zgoščen
tr subheading
podnaslov
tr strives for
strmi k
What is a report?
a formal piece of writing
What kind of register does a report use?
FORMAL register
What should we avoid in a report?
using:
- contractions
- colloqual expressions
- slang (informal conversation)
tr. contractions
okrajšave npr. can’t
exmp. of a wrong used register
I’m too STUFFED to eat anything else.
Report layout
- Report on:
- (introduction)
- section 1 - subheading
- section 2 - subheading
- section 3 - subheading
- conclusion
Is an introduction mandatory?
no, it’s optional
What do you write in an introduction?
who you are and what is the purpose/aim of the report
On what does the number of sections depend on?
on the prompt
tr prompt
iztočnica
What should we include in a conclusion?
recommendations
suggestions
What should we not include in a conclusion
- do not summarise
- do not mention anything that you have not already mentioned
What sould you do before writing a report
have a plan - write a draft
