Formal Report (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Formal report definition
Formal report definition
Structured doc with factual language, no personal bias
Formal report tone required
Formal report tone required
Formal, factual, objective, professional
Format for report heading
Format for report heading
Written in CAPITAL LETTERS at top
Date in formal report shows
Date in formal report shows
When report was written, not when event occurred
Voice used in formal reports
Voice used in formal reports
Third-person or passive voice
Language to avoid in reports
Language to avoid in reports
Emotional language, slang, personal opinions
Conclusion section purpose
Conclusion section purpose
Summarise key findings; no new info
Typical word limit for reports
Typical word limit for reports
120-150 words
Essential format elements
Essential format elements
Heading, To, From, Date, Intro, Body, Conclusion, Signature
Body of report structure
Body of report structure
Divided into subsections with clear headings