General English Writing.pptVIP

General English Writing Prepared by: Elaine Introduction Framework of writing Article Structure Preparation Paragraph Linking words Sentence Structure Word Cautions Tips Reference Writing Task Framework Article Structure of Writing A article can take many forms Essay Synopsis / Introduction / Body / Conclusion / References or bibliography Report Executive Summary / Introduction / Body / Conclusion / Appendix / References Letter Return address / Date / Recipient address / Recipient title / Body / Complimentary closing / Signature / Sender’s name / Sender’s title Memo, news, … How to Write a Report Executive summary An abstract to briefly describe what is included in your report Introduction Present a Problem to be solved Body Several paragraphs, number list and points could be used Conclusion Summarize your work or restate the solution to the opening problem Appendix Any graphs, charts, or relevant materials that you want to include References List sources that you refer to in your report Organize Your Ideas Example There are two advantages in prohibiting private motor vehicles from city centers. Firstly, roads might then be less busy, especially in rush hours. This means that public transport could run freely on the roads without being hampered by private vehicles. As a result, public transport could run on time and people would not need to wait for lengthy periods. In addition, urban environments would be much cleaner. Harmful exhaust fumes, which are a major cause of pollution in urban areas, would be greatly reduced. There are therefore many advantages to both the environment and private citizens in banning private motor vehicles from city centers. Paragraph Use Linking Words Make sure that your reader can follow your ideas Each sentence should follow logically from the previous sentence Each paragraph should relate logically to the one before it Linking Words of Time Relationships Linking Words of Main Points Linking Words of Cause and Effect Linking W