Report writing model

Sample Report

Write a report suggesting improvements to classes at Today School, based on student surveys.

In your report you should:

·         Students’ suggested improvements in classroom activities

·         Students’ suggest improvements in activities outside the classroom

·         Say whether you would recommend any of the suggestions made by students

a)    Underline / highlight any words or phrases that you think are particularly appropriate for a report.

b)    Can you find any examples of the passive voice being used?

Introduction The aim of this report is to compare different ideas to make classes in Today School more enjoyable for students while learning at the same time. A large number of students were interviewed to find out differing opinions.  Classroom Activities Some of the students suggested using more videos and songs during the classes and some even mentioned that parties with alcohol would be a good idea. A few of them gave reasons why they preferred these activities: §  Pop music and films are  interesting and topical §  Alcohol makes people relax and talk more. Outside  Class The majority of students mentioned that homework should be reduced drastically, whereas others expressed a preference for doing excursions in English, giving the following reasons: §  Too much homework makes students stressed. §  Excursions are a fun way of putting into practice what is learnt. Recommendations Some of the ideas have benefits, however, suggestions to allow alcohol and reduce homework should be immediately discarded. On the other hand, it is felt the majority of students would take advantage of more pop videos and excursions and so these suggestions are recommendable.