WRITING A REPORT
INTRODUCING THE REPORT
The aim / purpose of this report is to examine / evaluate / describe / outline / assess ( the positive and negative features of two different forms of ….) ( the various options open to people …).
The following report describes / deals with / evaluates / outlines / presents / provides an account of (…).
This report aims to provide an overall view of the situation below.
It will also include / consider / suggest / recommend (…)
The report is based on a survey conducted among ( college students).
PRESENTING FACTS
Ø It is generally accepted that (…)
Ø The vast majority of (…)
Ø This is probably due to the fact that (…)
Ø While / although data is hard to come by, it is thought that …
PREDICTING THE FUTURE
The outlook for young people / jobs / the country is (far from) bright / optimistic / depressing (…)
The future looks bleak / remains uncertain / is promising (…)
MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
v One measure which may improve the situation would be to introduce (…)
v I would (strongly) recommend that the (company / college ) should (…)
v In the light of the results of the survey, I would (strongly) advise against (…)
v I feel it would be to our advantage if (…)
v It might be advisable to (…)
v It might be preferable to (…)
v I have no hesitation in recommending (…)
v I am of the opinion that (…) / It is my view that (…)
v It appears that (…)
v In conclusion / On balance / To sum up (…)
USEFUL SYNONYMS :
Various …… different
Available to …… open to
Problems …… difficulties
Faced …… encountered
Possible …. likely
Changes …. developments
Chosen …… selected
Thursday 28 August 2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
