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TOPIC 6: Writing summaries, resume, job applications & report
1. Summary: also known as an abstract or precis, shorten the original/actual material to its main points & supporting details.
-Steps to summarise:

• preview the article by looking at the tittle, subtittle/caption, introduction, last paragraph, pictures & words/phrase that highlight specific details
• read for understanding first
• reread & pay attention to important details
• jot down main ideas & supporting details
• write ur 1st draft
• prepar ur final summary

-Summarising a book:

• preview the tittle & table of cntents
• pay attention to number of pages, index, glossary & appendixes
• 1st & last topic that convey the preview
• look at opening & closing paragraphs
• take note of pictures, diagrams & chart

2. Two things u are supposed to do when writing the report:

• Part 1: summary of the book (specify author, tittle, publisher,date of publication..Summarise by condensing the content...Describe objectively)
• Part 2: reaction to the book (concentrate the guide questions, judge the value of the book)

3. Formal report: a brief description on how to write a report
-Tips when writing formal report:

• be formal
• all points precisely elaborated
• the address should be clearly written
• use appropriate transitional words

-General rules when writing a report:

• Each paragraph should represent a single main point
• personal responses should be justified with specific details or reasons
• the report should adhere to a basic pattern of organisation
• transitional words should be used to link ideas & details
• use quotation when necessary

4. Writing a resume & job application letter:
-resume: self-promoting document, aim of quick overview
-Important points when writing resume:

• in order to impress, vital that the resume is meticulous
• use computer to type a tidy resume (size 81/2 by 11 inches)
• has same margin on all sides
• capitalise all headings
• use model resume to guide u
• write ur educational & employment particulars backward in time
• make it precise & concise
• free from errors!

-should highlight strengths and not weaknesses
-need to inform the people concerned before listing them as ur reference
-Job application letter : the cover letter of the resume & to provide brief introduction & to attract the attention of a potential employer
-Points to note when writing JA:

• state clearly that u are applying for the job advertised & mention where u saw the advertisement
• letter should have a formal layout, keep it short, end letter with "yours sincerely"/ "kind regards"

5. Paraphrase & summary writing
-paraphrase: write the exact meaning of a text in ur own words
-summary writing: to rewrite briefly the important points of a text
-Similarities between paraphrase & summary:

1. use precise words(verbs) to show tht u are reporting the ideas & information from another source
2. use ur own mode of expression or style of writing to describe the source ideas/information
3. use writer's personalised style to rewrite the text

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