Introduction to MUET Writing Question 1.pptx

MUET

1. REPORT WRITING (FAX1003)

2. BEFORE WE BEGIN LETS TAKE A LOOK AT THE TEST FORMAT FOR REPORT WRITING

3. Marks allocation for Report Writing Task Fulfilment 20 Marks Language and Organisation 20 Marks Total 40 MARKS You are to spend about 40 minutes for Report writing

4. Main task of a Report Writing To interpret information: Based on specific stimuli given in the form of charts, graphs, tables into a written report

5. What are the criteria assessed? 1. Task Fulfilment 2 . Language and Organisation

6. 1. Task Fulfilment 4. Stimulus are well linked 2. Response to the task – addressing the requirements of the question 1. Critical thinking skills 6. Accurate key features 3. Clear introduction and overview/overall trend 5. Synthesized information 7. Good conclusion

7. 2. Language & Organisation 1. Grammar accuracy 2. Varied and suitable use of vocabulary 3. Relevant phrases 4. Good flow of the report format 5. Writing within the word count

8. Layout of the Report 1.TITLE 2.INTRODUCTION 3.OVERVIEW / GENERAL TREND 4.KEY FEATURES (ANALYSIS & SYNTHESIS) 5.Conclusion .

9. Only 3 or 4 paragraphs for Report writing. Your report must be at least 150 to 200 words (maximum) only (excluding the title). Any words beyond the word count limit will not be included in the marks. You must also write the total number of words in (bracket) at the end of the report. Example of Informative Presentation

10. Structure of Question 1

11. Example of question : Report Writing 2 Visuals: Line graph and Table Question requires you to : 1.Analyse 2.Link information found in the 2 visual (synthesizing)

12. 2 visuals: Bar chart and Table

13. “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently” Henry Ford

14. 2 visuals: Combination of Bar graph and line graph Question requires you to compare between the two visuals. Is there a difference between comparing and linking?

15. 150 to 200 words SUMMARY Report Writing: Task Fulfilment Language and organisation 40 marks Interpretation and linking data between 1 or more visuals. Must have: Title Introduction Overview Analysis/Synthesis Conclusion