
English for Studying 肖俊洪 2007年3月
English for Studying 肖俊洪 2007年3月

Unit 8 Writing a Report Warm up Get to know labels for different sections of a report Activity 1 Setting the Framework 1.The number of sections a report consists of may vary from one to another,but their relative position,i.e. their sequence if they co-exist,remains relatively fixed. Type A and Type B 3.Sample report (Task2) 【
Unit 8 Writing a Report Warm up ▪ Get to know labels for different sections of a report Activity 1 Setting the Framework 1. The number of sections a report consists of may vary from one to another, but their relative position, i.e. their sequence if they co-exist, remains relatively fixed. 2. Type A and Type B 3. Sample report (Task2)

4.Actual example as you will find Contents out after taking Introduction and aims a quick look at Rationale/Literature review the example,the Methodology labels for the Context of research different Method of analysis sections may not be exactly the Findings same as Results described in the Discussion course book,but Evaluation still you can Reference list easily discern Appendices them
4. Actual example as you will find out after taking a quick look at the example, the labels for the different sections may not be exactly the same as described in the course book, but still you can easily discern them

Activity 2 Writing Introductions What are the five stages? 1.Establishing a context 2.Reviewing previous literature 3.Stating problems or weaknesses Stating the purpose ofyour research Justifying the significance of your research Analyzing introduction to practical reports (Task 5)
Activity 2 Writing Introductions ▪ What are the five stages? 1. Establishing a context 2. Reviewing previous literature 3. Stating problems or weaknesses 4. Stating the purpose of your research 5. Justifying the significance of your research ▪ Analyzing introduction to practical reports (Task 5)

Activity 3 Interpreting Results Illustrating Results (the format)(Task 1) Commenting on Diagrams (the three-step structure) (Task 2) Functions of Comments (Task 3) Types of research findings (correlation type)(Task 4) Tentative Tone of Voice (language)(Task 5)
Activity 3 Interpreting Results ▪ Illustrating Results (the format) (Task 1) ▪ Commenting on Diagrams (the three-step structure) (Task 2) ▪ Functions of Comments (Task 3) ▪ Types of research findings (correlation type) (Task 4) ▪ Tentative Tone of Voice (language) (Task 5)

Activity 4 Coming to a Conclusion Components of a conclusion (Task 1) 1.Summary of the content 2.Value or significance 3.Limitations or problems 4.Recommendation for further study or research 5.Implication of the study Structuring of components(Task 2) Language (Task 3 and Task 4)
Activity 4 Coming to a Conclusion ▪ Components of a conclusion (Task 1) 1. Summary of the content 2. Value or significance 3. Limitations or problems 4. Recommendation for further study or research 5. Implication of the study • Structuring of components (Task 2) • Language (Task 3 and Task 4)

Activity 5 Compiling a Bibliography This is a very important part of an academic report/ paper.It indicates not only the relevant literature drawn upon by the author but also links to a wider range of relevant literature which interested readers may go for more details.While composing this part,be sure to follow established formats,as shown in the course materials
Activity 5 Compiling a Bibliography This is a very important part of an academic report / paper. It indicates not only the relevant literature drawn upon by the author but also links to a wider range of relevant literature which interested readers may go for more details. While composing this part, be sure to follow established formats, as shown in the course materials