Project Writing 2024-01

ENGLISH VI
WRITING WORKSHOP
• A REPORT
LEARNING OUTCOME
By the end of the lesson, students will …

… be able to identify the different parts of a
report and the language used
…present information in a report and
… write an outline of a report
What is a report?
Choose Choose
the correct the correct
definition answer.
of report.
A) A non-fiction account that presents and/or

summarizes the facts about a particular event, topic
or issue.
B) A piece of writing that gives the author's own
argument.
C) An account of imaginary or real people and events
told for entertainment.
Watch the following video and write down the stages of
Report Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTpTPsmEus
➢ investigating
➢ planning
➢ writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTpTPsmEus
➢ revising
Some types of report: examples
Internal Report
A Marketing Budget report sent to the finance department for approval.
Short Report
A memorándum (or “memo” for short) to inform staff of an upcoming work event.
Informational Report
A leadership meeting minutes report that details which department heads attended and
what was discussed.
Proposal Report
A digital marketing proposal that showcases an agency’s proposed strategy, case studies,
scientific research, and process to a prospective client.
Vertical Report
A marketing plan created by a marketing coordinator sent for approval to the head of
marketing, monthly financial reports sent for approval.
2. Skills and Knowledge (Saberes)
TICK THE THINGS YOU WOULD EXPECT TO SEE IN THE REPORT
• the reason(s) why one of the employees is the best qualified to
lead the team
• a recommendation for further action
• examples of the employees’ previous experience
• a sentence signing off at the end of the report
• a sentence explaining the purpose of the report
• heading to structure the report
• a formal greeting
Match the parts of the
report with the descriptions
A. the reason(s) why one of the employees is

the best qualified to lead the team
B. a recommendation for further action
C. examples of the employees’ previous
experience
D. a sentence signing off at the end of the
report
E. a sentence explaining the purpose of the
report
F. heading to structure the report
G. a formal greeting
Read the report again. Mark
true (T) or false (F)
1. Konnie has been on a similar team before. T F
2. Rebecca has worked for the company for lorger tan T F

Konnie.
3. Rebecca has put together and advertising campaign T F
for the company before.
4. Sanjay does not always work at this office. T F
5. The writer believes Sanjay and Rebecca can improve T F

with Konnie’s help.
Facts about reports
✓Reports are very structured.
✓Written in an expected format.
✓Have sections and headings.
repor (r) or essay (e)?
PURPOSE
✓ It is written to present and discuss research findings.
✓ It is written to make arguments, present factual They provide the reader with the rationale for the
information in written format, tell a story, or research, a description of the method used to conduct
describe the topic. the research, the findings, results, a logical discussion,
and conclusions/recommendations.
STRUCTURE
✓ It includes an introduction and conclusion, but instead ✓ It is an structured using and introductory
of body paragraphs that define the argument or point paragraph that includes the writer’s thesis
of the essay, the writer presents data and then uses statement, body paragraphs and a conclusión.
their written words to explain the data .
REACHING A CONCLUSION
✓ The writer is usually expected to draw
✓ The writer presents their thoughts on a topic and
conclusions about the data they present and
writes a conclusión about thoughts.
make recommendations based on that data.
1. This / looks / report / at
Put the words in order _____________________________________
to make phrases which
explain the purpose of 2. writing / to / this / I / am / recommend / report
a report. _________________________________________
3. aim / this / The / report / to / summarize / of / is

__________________________________________
4. intended / This / to / report / is / evaluate

___________________________________________
5. I / In / would / to / like / propose / report / this

____________________________________________
6. suggest / This / was / report / written / to

___________________________________________
When writing a report, headings help the reader to understand the
structure. Find pairs of words or phrases to use as headings in a report.
1. advantages a. drawbacks
2. pros b. print media
3. problems c. investment in technology
4. benefits d. arguments against
5. arguments in favour e. disadvantages
6. best aspects f. solutions
7. social media g. cons
8. training budget h. worst aspects
Report example 1
HEADINGS
Report example 2
CORRECT THE 1. I would no hesitate to recommend Zoila for the
MISTAKES IN EACH OF job.
2. I believe the bigger problem we have with the
THE SENTENCES TAKEN service is its cost.
FROM REPORTS 3. The most convinced argument in favour of
opening later is that customer can come after
work.
4. The Chief Marketing Officer suggested have a
meeting again next week.
5. The final decision depends of two main factors.
6. In my view it would be best train new staff as
soon as posible.
7. Human Resources had two more suggestion.
8. A team should to be set up inmediately to
organize the event.
1. I suggest that we employ more workers at the busiest times.
Put the sentences form 2. The fact that the lines is open late in the evening was
highlighted as a particular advantage.
this report (1-10) into a 3. Finally, our team was praised for being positive and
logical order. The headings supportive, as well as being patient even if the customer was
angry.
have been given. 4. To avoid further complaints, it is important that we reduce
waiting times on the helpline as soon as possible.
5. The only drawback is that some customers complained
Helpline because waiting times can be very long after 7pm.
6. Most people preferred to use the helpdesks in our shops
rather tan the helpline. They said it was easier to show their
IN-store support devices to the support team tan to explain what is wrong.
7. In my opinion, it would also be worth passing on possitive
comments to our staff to improve motivation.
Staff 8. This means that their problem is solved more quickly.
9. This report is a summary of information collected in our
recent customer service survey.
Recommendation
10.According to most of the people who took part in the survey,
the new helpline is very useful.
EXAMPLE
OUTLINE OF THE REPORT
FIRST DRAFT
FINAL DRAFT
4. Accomplishment (Logros)
You Will answer the following question
PLANNING: Write notes to answer these questions.
1. What is the purpose of the report?

2. Write three methods could you use to attract new
customers to the fitness centre? Why will they be
effective? What headings will you use?
3. What should happen as a result of the report?
WRITE A REPORT (140 -190 words)
In your report you should…

• write the purpose of the report.
• use headings to list two or three
ways to attract customers to the
fitness centre, with supporting
information.
• state what should happen next,
linked to the findings in the
report.
WRITE YOUR DRAFT
The aim of this report is…
Upload your report to canvas
Session 13
ANALYSIS
Check your report. See if you comply with the rubric or if you need to edit anything.
RUBRIC OK Needs editing
CONTENT
-Is the purpose of the report clear?
-Does it have two or three ideas to help the fitness centre get more customers?
- Is there a clear recommendation?

COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
-Are the ideas clear enough for the manager to understand?
ORGANIZATION
Is the sections logically organized?
Does it use headings to highlight important points’
LANGUAGE
Does it use correct grammar and vocabulary?
Is there a range of structures used?
RUBRICS FOR THE FINAL EXAM- WRITING
4. Referencias
Referencia
• [Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford & Paul Dummett (2016). Keynote
(Split B) – Upper Intermediate (1era edición). 2017:National
Geographic Learning - Cengage Learning.

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ENGLISH VI

By the end of the lesson, students will …

A) A non-fiction account that presents and/or

A. the reason(s) why one of the employees is

1. Konnie has been on a similar team before. T F

2. Rebecca has worked for the company for lorger tan T F

5. The writer believes Sanjay and Rebecca can improve T F

3. aim / this / The / report / to / summarize / of / is

4. intended / This / to / report / is / evaluate

5. I / In / would / to / like / propose / report / this

6. suggest / This / was / report / written / to

PLANNING: Write notes to answer these questions.

1. What is the purpose of the report?

In your report you should…

- Is there a clear recommendation?

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