Презентація "Writing? It's easy."

How to write a report?Writing? It’s easy.

A report is a way of giving information to somebody clearly. Types of report. Research report. Business report. Scientific repot. Routine report. Investigation report. Project report. Director’s report

Key things to remember: Make sure you understand the situation. Make sure you know who you are writing the report for. Start your report with. To: (the name of the person the report is for)From: (your name)Subject: (what your report is about)Use separate paragraphs for each main point. Use clear headings for your paragraphs. Use reported speech for things people said. Use formal language

Formal language. Don’t use contractions (I’ve, it’s)Start and end letters in a formal way. Dear Sir,Dear Madam,Dear Sir/Madam,Dear Mr. Smith,Dear Mrs. Jones,Yours sincerely, (after Dear + surname)Yours faithfully, (after Dear Sir,)(+ your full name)Write in complete sentences. I hope you will be able to come to speak to the students on the 24th of December.

Use formal vocabulary (accommodation instead of a place to stay)Use indirect questions. I would be grateful if you could provide further information about the salary. Use the passive voice more. A new law has been introduced to reduce crime. Use formal connecting words and phrases. Moreover, it is clear from statistics that more people are getting divorced than ever before. Don’t use exclamation marks.