Unit 8 Writing a Report Lecture by Sun wei jie

1. Unit 8 Writing a Report Lecture by Sun wei jie

2. Objectives of this unit • Describe the basic sections of a report and their sequence • Identify the conventions for writing introductions to reports • Transfer the results of research into a written text • Identify the conventions for writing conclusions to reports • Compile a bibliography

3. Warm up • What is report? Report is a very general term, some focus more on practice while others focus on theory • Things included in a report a. discussion and conclusion b. statement of the problem c. bibliography d. The abstract e. the title f. table of contents g. review of the literature h. acknowledgements i. appendices

4. Setting the Framework • A framework for a report Locating a sample report in the library

5. Writing Introductions • Constructing an introduction • Establishing a context • Reviewing previous research • Advancing to present research analysing introductions to practical reports • Examining your own sample report

6. Interpreting Results • Illustrating results • Commenting on diagrams • Functions of comments • Types of research findings • Tentative tone of voice • Examining your own sample report • Writing your own comment Ex.p.392

7. Coming to a Conclusion • What is expected in a conclusion A conclusion is the last major part of a report, usually followed by a bibliography and sometimes an appendix. • Ordering the information • Structures for drawing conclusions • Variety of sentence structure The present perfect tense is most frequently used. You may adopt an active voice ,and also use a passive voice. Ex.p.403

8. Compiling a Bibliography • References to books • References to articles • Bibliography Thank You for Listening