Writing reports

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the significance of the report title in determining the content.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse the requirements of the question or task.

  • 1.2

    Analyse the main points which must be covered, omitting irrelevant detail.

2

Be able to plan and present the plan for a report.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Produce a plan for a report.

  • 2.2

    Present the plan for the report.

3

Be able to structure a report.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Produce an introduction which sets out how the subject will be dealt with in the report.

  • 3.2

    Use evidence and examples to strengthen information provided in the report.

  • 3.3

    Use linking sentences in paragraphs to produce a cohesive report.

  • 3.4

    Provide a conclusion which sums up the main findings of the report.

4

Be able to write in an appropriate style.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Write in a detached, balanced, and objective manner.

  • 4.2

    Write formal English avoiding emotive language and colloquialisms.

5

Know the conventions for acknowledging sources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Acknowledge the work of other authors both during the report and in a list of references.

  • 5.2

    Use recognised approaches for acknowledging sources.