Advanced Writing

Introduction: object being reviewed / catchy or humorous comment

Background info: short basics about story / no SUMMARY / no story ending / specific vocabulary / semi-formal language

positive and negative features: not just describing / what are good/bad points / language of comparison and contrast

recommendation: overall opinion or final evaluation / do or do not recommend the reviewed object

either dear mr/ms/mrs/name, or dears sir/madam, (comma!)

stating the circumstances: clearly say why you are writing / describe the situation

listing information/complaints/qualifications: list your information / expand with detail / remain relevant

requesting information/demanding action to be taken/exchanging contact details: polite formal language / linking words for paragraph organization / don't use forms like i'm/ don't etc

closing: i am looking forward hearigng from you soon.

yours sincerely, (comma!) or yours faithfully, (comma!)
name

catchy & interestiing title

introduction paragraph: link with the title / maybe question to reader / make it sound inviting / arouse the interest / address the reader, using "I" / style suited your audience-> either formal, informal or neutral

paragraphs developing your main points: link the paragraphs / support opinion with evidence / use examples / no subheading or bullet point!

conclusion: summarize your point / give opinion / express feelings on the topic

cathy title

general introduction paragraph: arouse interest / make it sound invitig / be very clear about audience / address possible questions/needs/interests / make purpose absolutely clear / clearly organize the text

section headings

sections: introduce each section interestingly / provide good infos and advice / use bullet points -> but no too simple language

conclusion

title: short and clear

introduction: clearly state the aim (an höhere person) / give background / how did you collect infos / who gave it to you / form

report your results: subheadings for each part / include two/three points under each heading / you may use bullet points / organze it clearly / formal and factual language / results in clear and short language / impersonal / reported speech or passive / NO personal opinion / no irrelevant details

make a recommendation: opinion just here

opening: who is it for/ what job are they applying for / appropriate, semi-formal language

your relation & their character: always fro employer's perspective / only relevant infos / how long your know the friend / describe friend's character / no irrelevant personal details

their skills/qualifications/interests/suitability: describe relevant skills for job / describe qualifications / describe relevant (work) experience / describe interests / hobbies / free time activities if relevant / exlain why friend is suitable

future plans & why they would be good for the job: why helpful for friend's future / motivation for the job

recommendation: recommed the friend

dear (name), (comma!)

opening paragraph: refer to shared experience (last letter, mail, meeting etc) / inquire about their life and your personal news / NO how are you, I'm fine paragraph

main part: cover all tasks / be creative / include original, specific detail / no emticons or exlamation marks (ausrufezeichen)

closing paragraph: give my love to / regards to / looking forward seeing you / drop me  aline

Love or all the best or best wishes, (comma!)
Name

title

purpose of the proposal: clearly and shortly state the aim / give background / who gave you information / how did you collect infos / form / where did you find it

background information: subheadings, one for each part of task / 2-3 points under heading / numbers or bullet points / no too simple language / organize it very clearly / semi-formal / factual language / report results clearly / report results impersonally / reported speech or passive / no irrelevant description or detail

make recommendations and suggestions: most important part / try to convince people / as convincing as possible / give reasons why your recomm. and sugg. should be adopted

final recommendation: summarize ideas / condense them to final reommendation