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How to include necessary details

Note: There is a tendency to use general nouns: you need to learn to use specific nouns that name the general problem. For example. “The document starts with an introduction and a statement of the problem to provide sufficient information

An excellent Methods section for a Formal Report

Here is an example of a well-handled Methods Section. The Introduction section of a Formal Report always includes a description of the methodology. It is important to remain concise and at the same time provide both details and an explanation.

An Example of an excellent student peer review for a Formal Report Draft

A student example of a peer review for a Formal Report Draft Please note: there are no pronouns: I / me/ You / Yours the minimal use of imperative verbs details are provided – in bold in the example below

Details please! Another example

Hello 301; As I complete my review of your Peer Reviews for Report Proposals I am finding this persistent error that is the most difficult to learn how to correct. Please take some time to revise your peer reviews and

An example of a Linked-In memo

An example of a Student Linkedin memo. Please note there are no pronouns in this memo and no imperative verbs.   Memorandum ENGL 301 XXX Team From: XXX XXX, ENGL 301 Student Date: March 6, 2023 Subject: Ten Best Practices

An example of a Student Peer Review of a Report Proposal

A Student Example of a Peer Review for a Report Proposal Please note: the minimal use of pronouns: I / me/ You / Yours the minimal use of imperative verbs how each Section of the Document under review has a

Progress Reports: Surveys and Interviews

Survey and Interview Introduction: an example  A common error with this assignment is the composition of the introduction to your surveys; this is extremely important. You must fulfill research ethics.  Here is a good example for you to study and follow

Avoiding Imperative verbs: more examples

  ** Avoiding imperative verbs improve the tone of a list of actions to take. Example: “Add a profile picture with a smile – Choose the correct profile picture that showcases a professional appearance where the face takes up 60% of

Writing Tip: Avoiding Imperative Verbs

Editing out the imperative verbs when possible will make your writing more reader-friendly by changing the tone from ‘a command’ to ‘a suggestion’. Editing out imperative verbs often changes the sense of the sentence from a command to an ‘action

Turning the negative into the positive

There are two major rules of persuasion for Formal Reports Avoid the Negative Employ YOU Attitude Turning the negative into the positive: Examples: Negative:  With a decrease of events and marketing, fewer students are inspired to participate in club activities

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