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Report A report is based on facts/data etc. The writer knows more than the reader. The reader needs the information. A report should be clear and easy to follow. The person who reads it should find the information quickly. THINK: why you are writing the report, why the reader needs your report and what she might be interested in. Think about the best way to present the facts. If it’s a report of events (e.g. a traffic accident), describe them in chronological order. It should NOT be written like a letter! NO salutation/sign-off. Impersonal style (PASSIVE!), unless you make suggestions or give personal opinion – then you can use “I”. Formal language –no contractions, slang, etc. You can use the following format at the beginning of the report: To: From: (DO NOT write your own name. A member of the student committee etc. is fine) Subject: Basic structure 200 (+/- 10%)

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Report ja letter

I would like to know more about (the arrangements for the evening meal) I am writing for information about... I would like to learn/ know more about... I would like to ask whether/ if... I would be grateful if you could... Asking for particular actions: I would like to ask you for... I would suggest that you/ your company... I think that I can ask for some compensation. In the light of the above, I would like to ask you for... REPORT INTRODUCTION- phrases to use The aim of this report is to ..... This report will examine/ consider/ compare.... This report is intended to describe/present It is based on a survey which was conducted/ carried out.... BODY PARAGRAPHS phrases to use Since/ As..... For this reason/ these reasons.....

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Inglise keele riigieksami kirjutamise spikker / suur kokkuvõte

Need lõigud võivad kuid ei pr uugi omadaalapealkirja. Küll aga peab igas lõigus esitatud põhiväide olematoetatud graafi kus või diagrammis esitatud andmetega. Viimanelõik on kokkuvõte, mis summeerib esitatu d punktid ja annabsoovituse adressaadile selle kohta, milliseid samme antudinformatsiooni le tuginedes oleks mõistlik astuda. Kõik see, mispuudutab lõigu ühtsust, millest ülalpool es see puhul juba juttuoli, kehtib muidugi ka siin. · Survey report To: From: Date: Subject: Introduction State purpose and content of your report or summarise the most important results of the survey, state a source Development (para. 2-4) Summarise your information under suitable subheadings Conclusion/recommendation Make recommendations/suggestions or end with a general conclusion Useful language To introduce: the purpose/aim of this report is to describe/analyse/assess..., the report is based on..., as requested, this report was written/carried out to...

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Reporti kirjutamine

REPORT What´s the purpose of the report? A report is usually written to give information to somebody who needs it. This means that the writer knows more about the subject than the reader. You may be asked to give information, evaluate something, or make suggestions and recommendations. MAKE YOUR REPORT CLEAR AND SIMPLE. What style should I use? A report is based on facts and/ or data. Think carefully about the best way to present the facts. Be clear and avoid unnecessary detail. Give essential information and recommendations. A report is a formal piece of writing and it is impersonal (avoid using the pronoun " I "). Say what you have to say in as few words as possible. How should I structure a report? Every report, like an essay, should have the following parts: A. INTRODUCTION- state what you are going to write about. If the report

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Letter-report-essay

dependable)  I am able to use my own initiative  I am capable of doing sth  If you wish me to attend an interview, i am available at any time Conclusion  I feel I am entitled to a full/partial refund  I look forward to receiving a prompt reply  If you have any questions, pleas not hesitate to contact me Report (220-260 w) Beginning (lehe vasakus nurgas) To: From: Subject: Date: Titles (igal lõigul on pealkiri) (nt sellised) 1. Purpose/introduction 2. Results 3. Suggested improvements 4. Conlusion Sõnavara: 1. Purpose  The aim/purpose of the report is to describe/analyse/comment on…  And t omake recommendations for/suggest possible reasons/solutions  The report is based on a survey carried out among..

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Letter-report-essay

dependable)  I am able to use my own initiative  I am capable of doing sth  If you wish me to attend an interview, i am available at any time Conclusion  I feel I am entitled to a full/partial refund  I look forward to receiving a prompt reply  If you have any questions, pleas not hesitate to contact me Report (220-260 w) Beginning (lehe vasakus nurgas) To: From: Subject: Date: Titles (igal lõigul on pealkiri) (nt sellised) 1. Purpose/introduction 2. Results 3. Suggested improvements 4. Conlusion Sõnavara: 1. Purpose  The aim/purpose of the report is to describe/analyse/comment on…  And t omake recommendations for/suggest possible reasons/solutions  The report is based on a survey carried out among..

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Connecting Ideas Logically and Effectively

initiative, he seems to have had certain problems in his relationships with other staff. It is therefore recommended that he should not be promoted at this time. b) In summary, although Mr Pellegrini seems to have had certain problems in his relationships with other staff, he carries out his duties extremely efficiently and with an exceptional degree of initiative. It is therefore recommended that he should not be promotcd at this time. Discussion 3 The most logical version of each report is 1b) and 2a). In these versions the ideas are organized so that they directly support the recommendation. In 1a) and 2b), on the other hand, the organization of ideas would seem to lead towards quite the opposite recommendation to the one which is actually given. How does this happen? In both versions of each report, the writer has a positive and a negative point to discuss. For instance in 1, the positive point is the machine's efficiency, the negative point is the cost

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Writing in the Business World

contractor, the Autocheck Maintenance Company (AMC). Several vehicles have been unavailable for use for long periods because of a deterioration in the quality of AMC's services, and this has caused considerable operational difficulties. When the MCC Transport Manager heard of the problem, he immediately telephoned the Transport Supervisor and asked him to write a short report detailing the background and extent of the problem. Text 1 is the report that the Transport Supervisor drafted out. However, knowing that his report writing ability was not particularly good, he asked his secretary to revise it before she typed it up. Text 2 is the report that was finally sent to the Transport Manager. Read both of the reports and see if you can identify: the changes that the secretary made the reasons for making these changes the effect of these changes TO: Transport Manager FROM: Transport Supervisor (Field Services)

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