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C1 Advanced Reports and Proposals. Quick Guide.

The document provides guidelines for writing reports and proposals, emphasizing their formal structure and purpose. Reports should focus on past events with a ratio of 80% information to 20% recommendations, while proposals should prioritize future actions with 20% information to 80% recommendations. Key elements include clear organization with headings, an impersonal style, and the inclusion of recommendations or conclusions.

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C1 Advanced Reports and Proposals. Quick Guide.

The document provides guidelines for writing reports and proposals, emphasizing their formal structure and purpose. Reports should focus on past events with a ratio of 80% information to 20% recommendations, while proposals should prioritize future actions with 20% information to 80% recommendations. Key elements include clear organization with headings, an impersonal style, and the inclusion of recommendations or conclusions.

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C1 Advanced Report quick guidelines

Reports and proposals are usually written to present information in formal


situations. They are usually divided into sections. Each section is written as a
paragraph, in the same way as other types of writing, but the sections are given
headings.

You will be given a role (e.g. You are the secretary of your local music club...) and
specific instructions as to what you should include (e.g. Write a report outlining the
activities held by the club in the last twelve months).

Reports tend to be about past events or present situations. 80% info, 20%
recommendations.
Proposals usually outline a course of action for the future. 20% info, 80%
recommendations.

REPORT

A REPORT is usually written for a superior (e.g. a teacher, or a boss) or a peer


group (e.g. members of an English club, workmates). Candidates are expected to
give factual information and make suggestions or recommendations. A report
should be clearly organised and include headings.

Begin by stating the purpose of your report. You may use invented statistics to
provide a short summary of your results in the introduction, if the task calls for it.

Use a clear layout with:

(This is for your help. You will focus on the formal nature of the task – who you are
writing to and their position – and the fact that it is NOT a letter. You have been
given a role, and you have to stick to it, being as objective as posible (use passive,
impersonal sentences. Avoid the use of “I” whenever posible).
– Headings. They will make it clear that your report is not an essay or review.
– Lists of numbered points or bullet points where appropriate (DON'T overdo it,
though. If you use them in more than one section, you won't be able to show the
full range of structures and vocabulary you know.) That is, you will divide your
report into sections according to the input, and develop the ideas in the task input.
Include a sentence making your recommendation in the final section of your
report. If the task asks you for a recommendation, call this final paragraph
“RECOMMENDATION”. If not, “CONCLUSION” (although you can still include a
short suggestion).
Use an impersonal, formal style. Avoid type 1 conditionals.

EXAMPLE

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