Report Writing
Overview
You have done the research. Somewhere in your notes is the answer to the question you set yourself four months ago. Now you have roughly 2,500 words in which to prove that you found it, and one criterion worth 24 of the individual project's 60 marks will be decided almost entirely by how those words are arranged. More candidates lose marks in the writing than in the research, and they lose them in a way that is completely predictable: they narrate what they did instead of evaluating what they found.
This lesson covers the six things the specification names under report writing: the introduction, choosing an appropriate style, voice and frame, appreciating the difference between narrative and evaluative report writing, using analysis and evaluation, the conclusion, and proofreading and editing with a proper appreciation of the word limit. You will rewrite a narrative paragraph into an evaluative one, judge three conclusions against the same evidence, and cut 320 words out of a report without losing a single finding.
Objectives
- Introduction.
- Choosing the appropriate writing style, voice and frame.
- Appreciating the difference between narrative and evaluative report writing.
- Use of analysis and evaluation.
- Conclusion.
- Proofreading and editing (including an appreciation for word limit).
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Report Writing. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which criterion assesses the writing of the individual project report? A. IP1 B. IP2 C. IP4 D. IP5 Answer: C
- Which sentence is evaluative rather than narrative? A. Then I made a graph of the results B. I interviewed five shopkeepers about the scheme C. Four of the five reported lower takings, but the fifth, on the pedestrianised side, reported higher takings D. Next I visited the library Answer: C
- What is the frame of a report? A. How formal the language is B. Whether the writer uses the first person C. The overall shape the report is cast in, such as a comparison or a case study D. The margin and font settings Answer: C
- A candidate's report is 2,900 words on the report route. What is the position? A. Acceptable, since the limit is approximate B. Above the tolerance of about 2,750 words, so the report is not of appropriate length C. Acceptable if the reference list is excluded D. Below the minimum length Answer: B
- Which of these belongs in the production log rather than in the report? A. A table of results B. An account of how permission was obtained C. The comparison between two sites D. The limitations of the sample Answer: B
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