5. TIPS FOR STRUCTURING THE
REPORT
1500 words again, so around 10 paragraphs will
probably work best
Each of these paragraphs should have three to six
sentences
Four sections with headings are required
One possible structure could be: Intro (1), Roles
and Responsibilities (1), Professionalism (2),
Human Rights (2), Cultural Competence (2), Ethics
(2), Conclusion (1)
6. TIPS FOR WRITING STYLE
Aim for a concise and objective style for most
paragraphs (not using ‘I’)
In each section, explain how the person is guided
by (referenced) approaches, codes or legislation
and provide examples
Where appropriate, point out any aspects of the
theory or definition of professionalism, ethics etc
do NOT seem to be part of the person’s practice –
and suggest possible reasons why or ways they
might be included
7. EXAMPLES OF WRITING STYLE
The teacher explained that she took care to …
She pointed out that it was her responsibility to …
By …., she demonstrates that …
….. were identified by the teacher as ….
The teacher adheres to … which encompasses ….
Compliance with … ensures that she …
The teacher’s use of … demonstrates her …
This practice is an example of …
The teacher recounted an ethical dilemma in which …
The strategy she used to resolve this dilemma is
consistent with …
The aspect of .. which she finds most challenging is …
8. She identified … as a fundamental human right which
she finds difficult to uphold in practice. She explained
that …
This principle underlies the teacher’s commitment to
…. For example, she …
In accordance with …. the teacher promotes … by …
…. allows the teacher to ….
One example of this approach is the way the teacher …
One area of … which the teacher regards as less
relevant to her practice is … This may be because …
However, ….
One aspect of … which was not explicitly mentioned by
the teacher was …
11. Introductory page
Suggestions for content
• Family & educational background
• Relevant personal experience, skills &
knowledge
• Reasons for entering this profession
• Challenges, new skills & knowledge
you’ll need to learn
• Future plans – where you see yourself in
xxx years’ time
12. Suggestions for presentation
• Three or four paragraphs of text
• Photos and comments
• A video recording (e.g. a mihi)
• Links to online content
13. Example introductory page
My name is Martin McMorrow. I’m from …. but
now live in …. I have worked as … …….., I
decided to switch career and become a …. I
am now in my first year ….
I have known about speech and language
therapy most of my life. As a young child ….. I
have also had several friends who …. This has
…
My main reasons for becoming an SLT are … I
hope to draw on … I see the main personal
challenges as ….
Currently, my main areas of interest in the
SLT field are … However, ….
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16. Paragraph 1 (4 – 6 sentences):
• Explanation of the professional competency
• Comment on its relevance to practice
Example : Reasoning refers to … It involves …. For a
professional, reasoning is an important part of
professionalism because …. For example, effective reasoning
is an essential competency which teaching assistants need
to use when they … Without effective reasoning, there is a
risk that …
Suggestions for each competency
17. Paragraph 2 (5 – 8 sentences):
Summary of your competency development
Example(s) of what helped you develop
Evidence for your development
Goals for competency development
Example : During my first semester, I have made some
progress in reasoning in three main ways. Through
completing the assessment tasks in 254.102, I developed
greater insight into … I was also able to develop my
reasoning in 271.150, particularly through ….. Outside the
course, I have participated in …. which …. There is evidence
of my developing competency in … However, I am aware of
the need to … . Therefore, over the next year, I aim to …
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