Week 7, Day 1

Writing a Report
• any account, spoken or written, of the matters concerning a
particular topic
• a concise piece of writing that uses facts and evidence to look at
issues, situations, events, or findings
What are information reports and why do we write
them?

https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/communicationsatwork/chapter/report-objective-informational-
and-analytical/
Information report:

is written to classify and describe factual information about a

certain topic or theme
is a factual text which provides information in an organized and
objective way, without analysis or recommendations
provides facts, data, feedback, and other types of information

Example: Annual reports, progress reports, statement of policies and

procedures, etc.
What structure is needed in an informational
report?
Introduction
• Overview
• A brief outline of the subtopics within the report
• A hook
Body
Each body paragraph focuses on its own subtopic:
• Subheading
• Topic sentence
• Details & examples
Body paragraphs should be ordered logically
Conclusion
• Summarize what the reader has learned
• No new information
What are the main language features?
The main language features
• Language of generalization
• Language of description
• Language of comparison/contrast
• Facts & no opinions
• Typical grammar:
Passive voice
Present simple
III person
Conjunctions
• Technical vocabulary
• Visual information
 Oral Report
Any objective presentation of facts and their interpretation using spoken words.
It ranges from brief school/status reports to extended reports delivered to a
large audience.
The speaker expects to speak without interruption for a certain about of time.
The audience expects useful, timely information in an ordered way.
 How to Give an Oral Report
• Written preparation is highly recommended/should be involved
• Organization and clarity are the key ingredients of a solid presentation
• Default towards brevity
• Address the audience directly. Have a strong opening. Why should the audience
listen to you? 
• Maintain a logical flow
• Emphasize and reiterate what you want your audience to remember
• Use your conclusion to convey gratitude and repeat your main point
 Working with colleagues
• Choose one person who will report back to the class

• Discuss the questions

• Report back to the class

Let’s discuss
According to Rios et al, what are the most in-demand 21st century skills
identified in:
• job postings requiring a college degree
• theory(research articles)
What will be the top 10 jobs in demand for the next 10 years/50 years?
Accordingly, what skills will be in-demand?
What are the top soft skills suggested by Forbes Human Resources Council?
Which of the skills discussed do you think:
• you are good at
• you lack and would like to improve
 Three Minute Group Presentations
1. Everyone in the group has to speak
2. You have up to 3 minutes (no more than 3 minutes)
3. Can be live presentation or a video
4. Use at least one visual
5. Given on Friday 07.10.2022)
Which Two Skills Were the Most Important to You & Why?
1. Identifying and Managing your Online Reputation
2. Creating a Cover Letter
3. Creating a Resume
4. Conducting an Interview
5. Writing a Reflective Essay on an Event
6. Learning how to Look Professional on Video
7. Using Good Verbal and Non-Verbal Forms of Communication
8. Knowing how to Properly Present Online
9. Understanding and Using Active Listing
10.Identifying Important Considerations in Making a Good Slideshow
11.Researching and Creating an Information Report