midterm exam
TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND
BUSINESS ENGLISH (ENGL301)
Leonessa D. Tabios ldtabios@ama.edu.ph TOPIC:
Types of Technical Report
Informal Reports
Objectives for this lesson:
1. Identify the different types of report according to content and form.
2. Know when to use a type of report for the right purpose.
3. Give examples for each type of report. Types of Technical
Report
REPORTS
They are written for specific, practical purposes.
They deal with ongoing problems and issues.
Structure is important in report writing.
Format
Purpose
Complexity
Types of Technical
Report
I.
Informal Reports
short reports, usually convey routine, schedule-related information, such as the details of a project, or a quick response to a request for information
no cover page, abstract, table of contents, etc. no correct format or set way to write them
Informal
Reports
1. Memorandum
A memo is an informal and efficient way to send messages within an organization. No need for introduction or background information
Informal
Reports
2. Letter reports
Letter reports are prepared on company letterhead, formatted as business letters.
Informal letter reports are those that are written they convey information within the organization, while, formal letter reports are written when correspondents hardly know each other. CHURCHILL’S
1110 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002
August 23, 2012
Mr. Jack Pine
Texas Occupational Safety and Health Administration
32 Allumette Lane
Houston, VT 05363
Dear Mr. Pine:
Presents authorization, problem statement, scope & limitations
Orients receiver to report topic
SUBJECT: CHURCHILL’S JOB SAFETY AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Here is the report you requested on our job safety and operating procedures. We have followed your suggestions by clearly delineating responsibilities for all personnel in plant safety. This report, the attached diagrams (not included
BUSINESS ENGLISH (ENGL301)
Leonessa D. Tabios ldtabios@ama.edu.ph TOPIC:
Types of Technical Report
Informal Reports
Objectives for this lesson:
1. Identify the different types of report according to content and form.
2. Know when to use a type of report for the right purpose.
3. Give examples for each type of report. Types of Technical
Report
REPORTS
They are written for specific, practical purposes.
They deal with ongoing problems and issues.
Structure is important in report writing.
Format
Purpose
Complexity
Types of Technical
Report
I.
Informal Reports
short reports, usually convey routine, schedule-related information, such as the details of a project, or a quick response to a request for information
no cover page, abstract, table of contents, etc. no correct format or set way to write them
Informal
Reports
1. Memorandum
A memo is an informal and efficient way to send messages within an organization. No need for introduction or background information
Informal
Reports
2. Letter reports
Letter reports are prepared on company letterhead, formatted as business letters.
Informal letter reports are those that are written they convey information within the organization, while, formal letter reports are written when correspondents hardly know each other. CHURCHILL’S
1110 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002
August 23, 2012
Mr. Jack Pine
Texas Occupational Safety and Health Administration
32 Allumette Lane
Houston, VT 05363
Dear Mr. Pine:
Presents authorization, problem statement, scope & limitations
Orients receiver to report topic
SUBJECT: CHURCHILL’S JOB SAFETY AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Here is the report you requested on our job safety and operating procedures. We have followed your suggestions by clearly delineating responsibilities for all personnel in plant safety. This report, the attached diagrams (not included
References: October 28, 2004 Subject: Weekly report of the maintenance personnel on the repair of the Comfort Rooms at the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) building from October 23-26, 2003 Date: