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Report writing
What are the rules?


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Report writing
What are the rules?


Slide 1 - Slide

How much do you know about writing reports?
A
I have no idea
B
I know the very basics
C
I think I know enough
D
I am very confident

Slide 2 - Quiz

Try to name 3 characteristics of a report

Slide 3 - Open question

Can you name the parts of a report? Just give it a try!

Slide 4 - Open question

Choose all the boxes that include general characteristics of a report
A
opinion-based informative purpose friendly tone
B
evidence-based data-driven action-oriented
C
objective impartial factual
D
formal structure, follows established conventions

Slide 5 - Quiz

In what style should a report be written?
A
always informal
B
semi-formal
C
always formal
D
it depends

Slide 6 - Quiz

Are you allowed to use contractions in reports?
(it's / there's / can't /I'm )
A
yes
B
no
C
sometimes
D
depending on the situation

Slide 7 - Quiz

Which of these linking words are you allowed to use but are NOT always considered the most 'appropriate'?
A
however / although
B
moreover / furthermore
C
for example / for instance
D
but / because / and / or

Slide 8 - Quiz

Are you allowed to use the following words: 'you' / 'your' / 'we' / 'us' / 'I' / 'me'?
A
yes
B
no
C
only a few times
D
no, but let me explain...

Slide 9 - Quiz

Explain option D in the prior slide: 'no, but let me explain'

Slide 10 - Open question

Cheat sheet 1
A report is always:
  1. Impersonal - we don't involve ourselves
  2. Impartial - we don't take sides
  3. Factual - about FACTS (based on evidence and research not feelings, emotions,  opinions or funcky Tick Toks) 

Slide 11 - Slide

Who is typically the audience for your report?
A
your teacher
B
someone in a leadership position
C
your parents
D
you yourself

Slide 12 - Quiz

How many paragraphs should the report contain?
A
5 or more
B
always 4
C
always 3
D
at least 3

Slide 13 - Quiz

Explain option 'D' in the prior slide: why 'at least 3'?

Slide 14 - Open question

When writing a report, which part below do we use to start?
A
conclusion
B
recommendations
C
title
D
Introduction

Slide 15 - Quiz

Choose the most appropriate title
A
This report will discuss internships abroad
B
Report on internships abroad
C
Findings about internships abroad
D
Report about internships abroad

Slide 16 - Quiz

Choose the correct order of the sections of a report
A
Introduction main body recommendations conclusion
B
Introduction title main body conclusion, recommendations
C
Introduction main body conclusion recommendations
D
Title introduction main body conclusion, recommendations

Slide 17 - Quiz

Cheat sheet 2
Sections of a report
  1. Title
  2. Introduction
  3. Main body
  4. Conclusion and recommendations

Slide 18 - Slide

What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A
to indicate the purpose of the report
B
to give examples and details of the topic
C
to make recommendations
D
to give your opinion on the topic

Slide 19 - Quiz

Are you allowed to use headings in the report?
A
yes, you should do so
B
it depends
C
no, it is not allowed
D
yes, you must always do so

Slide 20 - Quiz

Are you allowed to use bullet points
in the report?
A
yes, you should
B
yes, but only in 1 paragraph (don't overdo it)
C
you can choose
D
no, it is not allowed

Slide 21 - Quiz

One of the options below is not appropriate for the introduction of a report. Can you spot it?
A
The aim of this report is to analyze...
B
The focus of this report is to...
C
This report will provide my opinion on...
D
This report will offer an in-depth analysis...

Slide 22 - Quiz

Explain why option 'C' is the least appropriate:
'This report will provide my opinion on...'

Slide 23 - Open question

Again, which option below is the 'odd one out'?
A
In light of the above, we believe the following measures should be ...
B
Urgent improvement is needed in the field of...
C
I think that the most appropriate solution is...
D
On the basis of the above findings, the following recommendations are...

Slide 24 - Quiz

What can we conclude by looking at the 'wrong' options below?
1- This report will provide my opinion on...
2- I think that the most appropriate solution is...

Slide 25 - Open question

What information do we find in the main body?
A
research, findings, discussion
B
weaknesses and strengths
C
executive summary
D
solutions to the main problem(s)

Slide 26 - Quiz

What information do we find in the conclusion?
A
Our final opinions and thoughts
B
A brief summary of the main points of the report
C
Some final recommendations
D
An executive summary

Slide 27 - Quiz

What information do we find in the recommendations section?
A
opinions and final thoughts
B
an explanation of the scope of the report
C
a table of contents
D
a discussion of actions to be taken

Slide 28 - Quiz

Cheat sheet 3
Sections of a report 2
  1. Title: says exactly what the report is about
  2. Introduction: what the report is about; why is was written; and what it will include and how
  3. Main body: core of report - research, findings and discussion of main topics
  4. Conclusion: a summary of the main points of a report
  5. Recommendations: discussion of the actions that should be taken (language suggesting action: should)

Slide 29 - Slide

Comments, questions?

Slide 30 - Slide