WRITING MODELS FOR COLLEGE, MASTERS AND DCOTORAL DEGREE

Teachers who want to cut lesson planning time should welcome this series. The new editions are revised in line with the new literacy framework and bring you new models. Writing Models aims to help teachers cover every sort of writing type they need; fine tune lessons by following key teaching points for each model; and deliver the new literacy units to pupils of varying ability using different versions of the same model.

Each book in the series gives you:

A bank of easy-to-use, photocopiable models for writing covering poetry, narrative and non-fiction
Key teaching points for each model.

1. BY: DELJIE ANGANA-MADANLO MODELS WRITING

2. WHAT IS WRITING MODEL? A writing model is a method of teaching writing that involves demonstrating the process of putting ideas into a written form. Modelled writing is an opportunity for everyone to observe a proficient writer going through the process of meaningful writing.

3. It includes : Formal letters and emails Writing CV’S Reports, Case studies and literature review Designing and reporting surveys Writing longer essays

4. Formal Letter A formal letter is one written in a formal and ceremonious language and follows a certain stipulated format. Such letters are written for official purposes to authorities, dignitaries, colleagues, seniors, etc and not to personal contacts, friends or family. A number of conventions must be adhered to while drafting formal letters. So let us take a look at a sample format of a formal letter.

5. Curriculum Vitae A CV (US resumé) is a summary of your education and work experience used when applying for a job. This unit illustrates the most common format and explains the main points to consider when preparing or updating your own.

6. Reports, case studies and literature reviews Although essays are the most common assignments in many academic disciplines, students of science and business are often asked to write reports. Both essays and reports may include sections looking at one example in detail (case studies) or evaluating other published research on the topic (literature reviews). This unit examines the organisation of these types of text and provides examples.

7. Designing and reporting surveys Surveys, in which people are asked questions about their behaviour or opinions, are a common feature of academic work. This unit deals with the design of effective questionnaires for surveys, and presents a suitable structure for reporting the results.

8. Writing longer essays Surveys, in which people are asked questions about their behaviour or opinions, are a common feature of academic work. This unit deals with the design of effective questionnaires for surveys, and presents a suitable structure for reporting the results.

9. PARTS OF A FORMAL LETTER A formal letter has a format which needs to be followed. A typical formal letter format is 1. Sender’s address 2. Date 3. Name / Designation of Addressee 4. Address of the Addressee 5. Salutation 6. Subject 7. Body – Introduction, Content, Conclusion 8. Complimentary Close 9. Signature / Name of the Sender 10. Designation of the Sender

10. Format of a Formal Letter a formal letter must follow certain rules and conventions. Such a format helps in relaying the information in a professional way. It must be remembered that there are various such formats for formal letters that people follow. The one explained here is the one most commonly used for formal communication these days.

11. What is the difference between literary texts and informational texts? SHARE

12. What is the difference between FULL BLOCKED and SEMI BLOCKED letter? THINK

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17. When writing an email, we should consider the email etiquette rules such as using a professional email address, being mindful of tone, picking a concise subject line, checking the spelling of your recipient's name, minimizing the use of emojis, and only including attachments if necessary. Email etiquette rules in the workplace can vary between industries and cultures, both professionally and globally. It can also vary between generations as email etiquette, like the rules for other forms of communication, evolves over time. EMAILS

18. 1. proofread, proofread, proofread Nothing undermines your professionalism like a grammar mistake or misspelling the recipient’s name. Before you send an email, proofread it carefully to ensure it’s free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. Also, double-check that all the details, including the spelling of the recipient’s name, are correct.

19. 2. Wr ite detailed subject lines A good subject line is a preview of the email. Instead of a vague subject line like “Hello” or “Checking in,” address your message directly. This way, the recipient immediately knows what the email is about and can respond appropriately.

20. 3. Include Greeting Examples of appropriate email greetings include • if you know the recipient: Hi Sophie, Dear Sophie, Hello Sophie If you have not met the recipient it may be safer to use: Dear Sophie Gratton, Dear Ms Gratton, Dear Dr Gratton If you need to send an email to a large group (e.g. colleagues) you may use: Hi everyone, Hello all

21. 4. Include Sign -Off Professional email sign-offs include these: • Regards • Best • Sincerely • Thanks • Cheers After the sign-off, include your name. You may also add a standard formula before this: Look forward to meeting next week/ Let me know if you need further information.

22. 5. BE CONCISE Conciseness is a key tenet of all professional communication. Don’t waste the recipient’s time with extraneous details or pack multiple conversations into one email. Keep it focused so they can read it quickly and respond if necessary.

23. 6. BE COMPREHENSIVE That said, don’t skimp on necessary information to keep your email concise. An important part of conciseness is mentioning every relevant piece of information in a single email. As you proofread your email, read carefully to make sure you didn’t leave out any important information. Having to send a second email to mention details you forgot to include in the first can be awkward and embarrassing. It can also come across as unprofessional.

24. 7. Be mindful of your tone Use a professional tone in your business and academic emails. A casual tone can undermine your professionalism, and a curt tone can send the wrong message. Be polite and warm, but also maintain a professional air by avoiding slang, casual greetings, and tangents. .

25. 8. Be careful with emoji Similarly, it’s generally best to stay away from emoji in professional emails. In certain cases, an emoji may be appropriate, such as the clapping hands emoji to celebrate a team success. When it comes to emoji in workplace emails, follow your manager’s lead to determine whether emoji are appropriate, and if so, which ones. .

26. 9. Describe any email attachments If you have an attachment to share, explain to the recipient what it is and how you’d like them to interact with it—by reading, commenting, signing, etc. Sending an attachment without a description could leave the recipient puzzled—or even suspicious of a phishing attempt. .

27. 10. Don’t send anything you wouldn’t want read aloud Don’t send anything you wouldn’t want read aloud When you’re upset, it’s easy to let your emotions color your writing. It can also be tempting to share a juicy piece of office gossip with your work friends. But remember that email is never private. Anything you send in an email can be intercepted, screenshotted, downloaded, or printed—so make sure every email you send is appropriate to share. .

28. 10. Use standard fonts and formatting There are a lot of great ways to make your emails memorable. Comic Sans isn’t one of them. Stick to a standard font—such as Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. These fonts communicate professionalism, and you can trust they’ll appear correctly in any browser or on any device.