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It is a form of criticism that is written in print or digital Including positive feedback within a marketing strategy

media (or is also published orally in media such as radio, allows you to maximize consumer conversion and trust,
cinema or television) that presents and evaluates objects thereby attracting more potential customers.
such as a video game, film, cartoon, musical
composition, a book; a piece of equipment, such as a car, This can be considered a valuable advantage, it can
appliance, or computer; or an event, such as a concert, include real testimonials from people who have tried
exhibition, or play. your product, improving your brand image.

Its structure consists of: And the importance not only translates into more sales
and the generation of new customers, but it also makes
Introduction: In the first paragraph we have to hook your website improve in the results of the major search
our readers, who have to know what the review is engines in an organic way.
about and why what we are commenting on is cool
or not. The 4 essential aspects of a review

Development: requires the writing of sentences Understandable language: Informs briefly, clearly and
containing a main idea, secondary ideas and tertiary completely about the most relevant aspects of the
ideas. In this type of paragraph, explanations reviewed work
abound, as well as the use of clarifications and
exemplifications. It has to offer an overview of the reviewed object with a
descriptive-informative format.
Conclusion or denouement: This is generally a very
short paragraph. Repeat your general opinion about It presents a description and an assessment with
the text. Briefly present the recommendations if any. arguments.
If necessary, you can include some additional
qualifications or an explanation of your judgment. It must be a critical interpretation and evaluation of the
person who performs it.
An article is a type of written text that aims to inform, Things important:
analyze, give an opinion or discuss a specific topic. It is
usually published in newspapers, magazines, blogs and 1. Find a catchy title
other media. 2. Keep it short(2-5 words)
3. Focus on target(What is the article about)
Theme and focus: 4. No complete sentences
5. Not to many details
The main theme of the article and the specific focus that 6. Organization subheadings-Try to entertain
you want to address must be clearly defined. 7. Use subheadings
8. Work with numbers and bullets
You must choose an interesting and relevant topic for the 9. Focus your topic theme
audience.You must choose for wich audience will be 10. Take care of the introduction and the ending.
directed to define the focus of the article. 11. Don’t put unrelated ideas in your article
12. The reader should follow your train
Structure: 13. Use casual, informal language

 Title.
 authors.
 institution.
 abstract.
 keywords.
 introduction.
 materials and methods.
 results.
 discussion.
 conclusion.
 bibliographical references.
Debate: Debate is a formal discussion or argument  Introduction: State the purpose or objective of
between two opposing teams or individuals on a specific the presentation and briefly outline what will be
topic or proposition. covered.
 Main Points or Arguments: key ideas that
Speech: A speech is a formal address or presentation supports the central message or thesis.
given by an individual to convey information, express  Supporting Evidence or Examples: Providing
opinions, inspire, or persuade an audience. evidence, facts, statistics, anecdotes, or real-life
examples.
 Conclusion: A conclusion wraps up the main
Talk: A talk or presentation refers to a formal or points and often includes a summary, final
informal speech given to an audience with the purpose thoughts, or a call to action.
of sharing information, ideas, or insights on a specific  Q&A or discussion: Allow time for questions,
topic. clarifications, or discussions with the audience.

Presentation: An introduction to a talk or presentation  Stages


typically involves introducing oneself, stating the topic  Brainstorm:Ideas
or purpose of the talk, and capturing the audience's  Schedule:Organize this ideas
attention.  Drafting:Use clear and concise language to
convey ideas effectively.
TYPES:  Proofreading:Review the draft for clarity,
coherence, and overall effectiveness.Ensure the
 -Policy Discussion content is concise, precise, and free of
 -Lincoln Douglas Debate unnecessary repetitions.
 -Parliamentary debate  Revising and Editing:Rework and refine the
content, making necessary changes to improve
 -Informative
clarity and impact.
 -Persuasive
 -Inspirational speech Arguments:
 -Educational
 -Keynote  IClaim - present your argument in a clear
 -Educational statement.
 -Business presentation  Evidence - the evidence supporting your claim,
Structure, Audience, style: such as, statistics, references, quotes, analogies
etc.
 Impact - explain the significance of the evidence
 Don't use all your points in your debate- in an  Troubleshooting or FAQs (optional)
actual debate.  Conclusion or summary
 Never degrade your topic.  Additional Resources (optional).

Set of instructions, guidelines: Structure of Guidelines:

 A set of instructions refers to a collection or  Overview


sequence of steps or commands that are given to  Interaction and usage Specifications
perform a specific task or achieve a particular  Visual Specification
objective.  Resources: Usability
 Open/Closed Issues
Characteristics :
Guidelines are instructions or guidelines that will be
 -Sequence guaranteed to follow a certain format, structure, or style
 -Syntax in creating a text.
 -Control flow These guidelines help establish clear and consistent
 -Variables and Data Manipulation criteria to ensure consistency and quality of content.
 -Modularity and Reusability
 -Comments Characteristics :
 -Error Handling
Provide clear and specific recommendations on how to
Structure :A set of instructions typically follows a perform certain tasks, face situations or make decisions.
structured format to ensure clarity and effective
communication. Promotes consistency and uniformity in the way certain
activities are performed or decisions are made.
 Title or heading
 Introduction or Overview Based on the best known practices in a given field.
 Materials or Requirements
 Step-by-Step Instructions They offer guidance and recommendations; they also
 Warnings or Safety Precautions allow a degree of flexibility to adapt to specific situations.
It is basically the plan that a contractor proposes to the Structure and What is essential:
state, and it is almost always used in labor as to do a
project for the state and you need to present the proposal  Clear organization: headings, numbered sub-sections,
but it can also be used for any occasion. bullet points
 Introduction: summary of aim / purpose
Types:  Body: advantages & possible drawbacks
 Conclusion + recommendation
 Business: A business proposal is a formal
document that outlines a plan to provide goods or  Title Page: Include the title of the proposal, your
services to another business or organization. name, the name of your school, the subject, and the
Business proposals are used to win contracts, date
secure funding, or establish partnerships.  Abstract:Include the title of the proposal, your name,
 Research: A research proposal is a detailed plan the name of your school, the subject, and the date
that outlines the objectives, methodology, and  Introduction:Clearly state the problem or research
expected outcomes of a research project. It is question you aim to address in your proposal.
typically written by researchers or academics to  Research Question or Hypothesis:Clearly state the
seek funding or approval for their research problem or research question you aim to address in
endeavors. your proposal.
 Projects: Is a document that presents a  Literature Review: Conduct a thorough review of
comprehensive plan for the execution of a relevant literature, theories, and existing research
project. It includes details such as project related to your research question.
objectives, deliverables, timeline, budget,  Methodology:Describe the research design,
resources required, and evaluation methods. approach, and methodology you will use to
Project proposals are commonly used in various investigate your research question.
sectors, including non-profit organizations,  Data Analysis:Discuss the specific techniques,
government agencies, and businesses. statistical methods, or analytical frameworks you will
use to analyze the data you collect.
Inform readers about what is happening in the world  4. The cola
around them. News reports have a certain structure that
you should follow. This structure is sometimes called the How to write a news report?
inversed pyramid. We all have the practice of reading the newspaper.
News reports involve finding all relevant facts, selecting Sometimes we just read the headlines. We decided to
and presenting important data, and fabricating a read the full story only if the headline is interesting.
complete story. Reporting involves hard work, which in
turn involves perseverance and patience. The main The body also has to sound interesting or be attractive
function of the journalist is reporting. enough; otherwise, we skip the news. Writing a news
report is very different from writing a general article. A
news report is an informational report, not an opinion
There are different types of news that are: piece.

 Reports of research A news report should include the following:


 Reports of the Court
 Headline: Tell what the story is about.
 Report of Accident
 Byline: Talk about the writer of the story.
 Political report
 Lead: covers the most important facts.
 Reports of Fashion
 body: includes a detailed account of the
 Business reports
event/incident.
 Sports reports
 Ending: Talk about the solution or something to
 Specialized reports
think about.
The structure:
 Catch the headline
 Leading the paragraph
 The WHO (IS INVOLVED)
 What (TOOK PLACE)
 When (DID IT TAKE PLACE)
 Where (DID IT TAKE PLACE)
 Why (DID IT HAPPEN)
 How (has occurred) – Only include this if there is
space
 3. The body
 A conversation including questions answers Type:
 Often one-on with one interview and one
interview  Embedded: It is essentially an article, based on
 Transfer of information from interviewee to description and commentary, with liberal quotation
interviewee (which may be either direct quotation or reported
 Can occur in both directions speech).
 Have a duration of time (beginning and end) It must include:
 Recorded in some way (pen/paper, video, audio
recording) 1. Interview details + context of interview +
 Employment/collage interviews(formal background of interviewee
consultation) 2. Point of the interview
 Evaluate the qualification and suitability if the 3. A title
interviewee 4. An attention catching opening
 Psychology 5. A closing with conclusions and observations from
 Can have a several interviewees -couple the interviewer
interviews 6. The body is where the important information said
 Research(marketing/academic) during the interview is included
 Qualitative research-understand how consumer
think  Transcript Interview: It involves transcribing
 Journalism and media everything said during the interview, including all
 As entertainment od for informal purpose verbal pauses, filler words, stutters, and false starts.
The purpose is to capture what is said and how it is
Characteristics: said to provide a complete and accurate interview
They highlight the most important information that was record. This format is helpful for legal, medical, or
given during the interview. academic research purposes.

It is objective. It must include the date and the place where It must include:
the interview was done, as well as the purpose of the
interview.  Relevant information about the person to be
interviewed: such as their name, contact
information, professional profile or career
These texts can advertise a service or a product, or draw concise and straightforward, providing essential
attention to a cause or event. Businesses, clubs, information in a clear manner.
organizations and government bodies use leaflets,  Leaflets are used for quick promotions or specific
flyers and pamphlets to communicate information. messages, while brochures are employed for
long-term promotions, more elaborate
Type: advertising campaigns, or corporate
presentations.
 The informative text is factual. In it you present
facts previously unknown to the audience, and it When writing a brochure, we must take in count these
attracts readers by satisfying curiosity. questions: Who is the audience? What special interest
 Flyer A flyer is a single sheet of marketing do they have in your information, service or product?
collateral used to promote a product or a service. What does the audience want to know? What are your
It increases awareness and draws attention to the readers concerns?
advertised item.
 A persuasive text uses reasoned argument. You Structure:
have to present information and convince the
audience to reach certain conclusions.  Opening/heading/title: The title should be brief,
 Pamphlet A pamphlet, by definition, is a small, summarizing the point. Try to use a short,
unbound booklet that is used to advertise or memorable phrase.
provide information on a single subject. They are  Sub-headings :Use sub-headings to give further
mainly used for informing rather than direct explanation. You can also use headings to
selling. separate your ideas. Sometimes the sub headings
are questions.
 Body text :Use short paragraphs and mark them
with headings. Make sure your first sentences
 Instructional texts ask people to take certain contain the point of the message.
actions. They may be used to give advance  Close: Make sure your readers know what to do
warning of a problem. Leaflet is generally smaller next. Include an email address, telephone
and printed on a single sheet of paper, which is number, website, or some other form of response
folded to create additional panels. Leaflets are mechanism such as a reply coupon.
It is a document that addresses a main idea in detail, with
research to support the idea or argument, and visual
elements such as tables, charts and figures.

Structure of an official report:

 Title page
 Executive summary
 Transmittal letter
 Introduction to the problem
 Analysis of findings
 Conclusions
 Table of contents
 References and the appendix.

Characteristics:

1. Report title and number


2. Introduction
3. Structure and sections
4. Data and evidence
5. Formal and technical language
6. References and citations
7. Conclusions and recommendations

Type:

 Tone and style: Very formal language. As simple


as possible.
 Passive voice: Sometimes, active voice may
be used.

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