<aside> 💡 Learning Goal: I can summarise information and express opinions in the format of a report to particular. audiences

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A report may be written for a superior (e.g. a boss or college principal) or a peer group (e.g. club members or colleagues). The content of a report is to some extent factual and draws on the prompt material, but there will be scope for candidates to make use of their own ideas and experience. Candidates will be asked to do more than describe a situation; they may be asked to evaluate to what extent a particular aim has been achieved, or to suggest an alternative course of action.

Step 1: Establish the aim/purpose of the report and the target audience

Example Question for Report Writing

• Last year a new sport and leisure centre opened in your home town. You have recently received the following letter from the manager of the centre: I am writing to all members of the Active Leisure Club to thank you for your custom over the last year. We want to make the facilities even better this year! Please send a short report to us, telling us what you think are the best and worst aspects of the club. We also want to hear your suggestions for new facilities…

Can you identify the topic, main points and target audience of the report?

Topic:

Main key points

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Target group:

Step 2: Write a title