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Slide 1 - Types of Writing Tasks
Types of Business Writing Tasks
Generated from prompt:
Make a presentation about types of writing tasks
Overview of key business writing tasks from the Writing Bank: reports (formal structures), emails (informal to formal), letters (complaints), proposals (recommendations), and blog posts (conversational). Highlights styles, structures, and language适应.
March 4, 202614 slides
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Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda
- Reports
- Emails
- Letters
- Proposals
- Blog Posts
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Slide 3 - Section 1
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Reports
Formal style using noun phrases, impersonal structures, and linking words
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Slide 4 - Key Features of Reports
- Formal style and clear language
- Sections: summary, introduction, main body, conclusion
- Summarise findings
- Use noun phrases, impersonal structures, linking words/phrases
Source: Bus_Part_B2P_WritingBank.pdf
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Slide 5 - Example: Accident Report
- Persons involved, date, location, events
- Injuries and treatment
- Analysis of causes
- Recommendations to prevent future incidents
Source: Bus_Part_B2P_WritingBank.pdf
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Slide 6 - Section 2
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Emails
Vary from informal (colleagues) to formal/semi-formal (seniors/external)
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Slide 7 - Informal vs Formal Emails
Informal Hi Viktor,
- Bullet points for actions
Best, Carlos
Formal Dear Marina, Sequencing: First, Second, Next, Finally Kind regards, Carlos
Source: Bus_Part_B2P_WritingBank.pdf
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Slide 9 - Example: Letter of Complaint
> I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with your banking system. We have been using your online business services for more than five years...
— Vita Lewis, Concept Designs Ltd
Source: Bus_Part_B2P_WritingBank.pdf
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Slide 10 - Section 4
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Proposals
Formal, organized into introduction, recommendations, conclusion
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Slide 11 - Language for Proposals
- I propose that we carry out research
- It would be advisable to carry out a time-management audit
- I would like to recommend that the first thing we do is form a committee
- It would be a good idea to have shorter, more frequent meetings
Source: Bus_Part_B2P_WritingBank.pdf
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Slide 12 - Section 5
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Blog Posts
Informal/semi-formal, brief descriptions, audience-focused
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Slide 13 - Structure of Blog Posts
- Engaging title e.g. 'Greetings from Norway!'
- Background information
- Sequence of events
- Pros and cons
- Positive conclusion and teaser for next post
Source: Bus_Part_B2P_WritingBank.pdf
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Slide 14 - Conclusion
Various types of business writing tasks require specific styles and structures: Reports (formal, structured) Emails (formal/informal) Letters (formal complaints) Proposals (recommendations) Blog posts (conversational)
Adapt language and organization to the purpose and audience
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