Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Week 8 - Report Writing

Use of English Structures to Learn
To carry out an experiment – to do an experiment
To carry out a survey
To be put off – to cause to lose interest
For the time being – at the moment
To take something INTO consideration – to take something into account
To give someone a hand – to help someone
To raise one´s voice – to shoutTo be responsible FOR something
To be dependent ON
The implications OF – what this means
Heart ratethe speed of your heart
To evolve FROM
For battle (uncountable)
To cope WITH/ to deal WITH
A vital part of
Followed by
To be shortened/abbreviated TO
Drawbacksnegative aspects
To be allergic TO something

To swell/ swollen/ a swelling inflated

How to write a report
Audience -  Usually your boss, a professional group, a school administrator or a group of your peers.
Purpose - You need to summarise information and make a recommendation in a concise and well-organised manner. Your target audience usually does not have time to read all the information. Use headings and bullet points to help the audience find what they want.
Formality – Formal!!
How to start -  “The aim of this report is [paraphrase the relevant information from the prompt].”  This sentence will help you get directly to the substance of the report.
How to finish – Make your recommendation.

YOUR TASK:
You have just completed six months in a new job. In preparation for a progress meeting, you have been asked to write a report to your manager.
Your report should explain:
1)What you feel you have achieved in the job so far (developed subject knowledge, recognition from colleagues, integrated into work environment – fit it, implemented a new system/idea)
2)Describe any problems you have had
3)Suggest any future training that would be suitable.

Useful vocab
Drawbacks
Training courses
Keep up to date
Relationship with colleagues
Salary
Possibilities of promotion
How you feel about your role
Subject knowledge/ enough qualifications
Working hours/ shift patterns
Environment and facilities

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