What is a report?
A composition describing a situation
A formal piece of writing to give your opinion on a topic
A formal letter giving information
An informative formal piece of writing
Is it written concerning a particular situation?
Yes, it is
It may concern a particular situation, place, plan, person..
No, it isn't. It is written concerning your points of view
A particular situation or particular plan
Who is a report addressed to?
to one's superior/colleagues, members of a committee, etc...
to one's superior
to a teacher
to whom may want to read it
Why is it written?
to clarify certain concepts
to give a brief description or evaluation
as an urge to share information
in response to a request or instruction
Do you have to give information about who the report is written to/by and the subject/date of the report?
It is up to you
Yes, at the beginning. The addressee/er's name, position,co.
No, it is not necessary
Yes, before starting writing the report
How many different types of reports are there?
There are various types of reports
A report is a report.
There are 4:assessment/informative/survey or proposal report
Just informative reports
What is expected in formal style?
non-colloquial language
complex sentences, advanced connectors, passive, non-colloq.
Abbreviations and latin-origin words
complex sentences
What does a successful report consist of?
the header and six paragraphs
header, an introductory paragraph, a main body, a conclusion
as many paragraphs as needed depending on the aspects seen
three paragraphs
Do we have to present the information in detail under suitable subheadings?
Exactly!
It requires a subject title and suitable subheadings
It is advisable
It is not necessary
What is an informative report?
..evaluates positive/negat. features.It includes recommendat
..presents infor. concerning a meeting that has taken place.
..analyses information from surveys, including conclusions
..presents plans concerning possible future courses of actio
