The document provides information about advanced writing skills. It discusses the importance of writing skills in academics and work. It outlines different types of writing like essays, reports, letters. It also discusses aims and objectives of writing, and making objectives SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound). The document provides examples of different types of documents like advertisements, notices, posters, invitations. It emphasizes the importance of understanding audience and format, composition and style, and structure for effective writing.
- The document outlines an advanced writing skills training course taught by Andrew Manasseh, who has 25 years of experience in PR, media, business development and training.
- The objectives of the course are to help students adopt an appropriate professional style and tone for different audiences and purposes, understand various writing formats, structure writing for impact and clarity, and write concise texts that convey clear messages.
- The course will cover modern writing principles like using simple language, putting important information first, using active verbs, avoiding redundant words and jargon, and provide practice applying these tips.
This document outlines the syllabus for a Communication Skills course at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The syllabus is divided into two terms, with each term covering specific topics like writing skills, public speaking, communication technologies, business letters, resume writing, and job interviews. The course objectives are to develop students' communication strategies, language skills, and prepare them for job applications. Students will be assessed through exams, presentations, assignments, and class participation.
The document outlines the typical steps involved in the writing process: pre-writing, organizing, writing a first draft, revising and editing, and producing a final draft. Pre-writing involves choosing a topic, brainstorming ideas, and focusing the topic. Organizing means creating an outline to plan the essay. The first draft is written without worrying about minor errors. It is then revised by reviewing content and organization, and edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The final copy is the polished draft submitted for grading.
Introduction
Definition of textbooks
The importance of textbooks
Reasons why textbooks are important
History of textbooks
The contemporary textbooks
Islamic perspective
Conclusion
This document provides instructions for writing an informal letter, including placing the date in the top right corner, greeting the recipient with "Dear [Name]" and closing with a sign-off depending on the relationship, such as "Sincerely" or "Love". It then prompts writing a 100-120 word letter to a friend about a recent family event, sharing details like the reason for the event, any gifts or clothing, whether it was enjoyed and who was met.
The document discusses various teaching resources and materials that can be used in the classroom, including coursebooks, the board, visual aids, technology, and alternatives when resources are limited. It provides advice on using different resources effectively, such as maintaining eye contact when writing on the board and including pre, during, and post viewing activities for videos. The document also considers the benefits and drawbacks of relying heavily on coursebooks for teaching.
Letter writing is an important means of communication, especially before modern technologies. There are two main types of letters - formal letters for official business and informal letters for personal communication with friends and family. Both formal and informal letters follow specific formats and include elements like the address, date, greeting, body, and closing. Proper letter writing etiquette is important to demonstrate courtesy and professionalism.
- The document outlines an advanced writing skills training course taught by Andrew Manasseh, who has 25 years of experience in PR, media, business development and training.
- The objectives of the course are to help students adopt an appropriate professional style and tone for different audiences and purposes, understand various writing formats, structure writing for impact and clarity, and write concise texts that convey clear messages.
- The course will cover modern writing principles like using simple language, putting important information first, using active verbs, avoiding redundant words and jargon, and provide practice applying these tips.
This document outlines the syllabus for a Communication Skills course at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The syllabus is divided into two terms, with each term covering specific topics like writing skills, public speaking, communication technologies, business letters, resume writing, and job interviews. The course objectives are to develop students' communication strategies, language skills, and prepare them for job applications. Students will be assessed through exams, presentations, assignments, and class participation.
The document outlines the typical steps involved in the writing process: pre-writing, organizing, writing a first draft, revising and editing, and producing a final draft. Pre-writing involves choosing a topic, brainstorming ideas, and focusing the topic. Organizing means creating an outline to plan the essay. The first draft is written without worrying about minor errors. It is then revised by reviewing content and organization, and edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The final copy is the polished draft submitted for grading.
Introduction
Definition of textbooks
The importance of textbooks
Reasons why textbooks are important
History of textbooks
The contemporary textbooks
Islamic perspective
Conclusion
This document provides instructions for writing an informal letter, including placing the date in the top right corner, greeting the recipient with "Dear [Name]" and closing with a sign-off depending on the relationship, such as "Sincerely" or "Love". It then prompts writing a 100-120 word letter to a friend about a recent family event, sharing details like the reason for the event, any gifts or clothing, whether it was enjoyed and who was met.
The document discusses various teaching resources and materials that can be used in the classroom, including coursebooks, the board, visual aids, technology, and alternatives when resources are limited. It provides advice on using different resources effectively, such as maintaining eye contact when writing on the board and including pre, during, and post viewing activities for videos. The document also considers the benefits and drawbacks of relying heavily on coursebooks for teaching.
Letter writing is an important means of communication, especially before modern technologies. There are two main types of letters - formal letters for official business and informal letters for personal communication with friends and family. Both formal and informal letters follow specific formats and include elements like the address, date, greeting, body, and closing. Proper letter writing etiquette is important to demonstrate courtesy and professionalism.
This chapter discusses objective test items, which are items with a single correct response. It covers the general characteristics and guidelines for writing different types of objective test items, including multiple choice, matching, and true/false items. It also discusses item analysis, which is the process of analyzing statistical characteristics of each item on a test to determine if items should be retained or discarded. Key aspects covered include item difficulty, item discrimination, distractor analysis, and test reliability. The document provides detailed guidelines for writing different types of objective test items and how to conduct item analysis following test administration.
The document discusses five key principles of language assessment: practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity, and washback. Practicality refers to evaluating assessments based on cost, time, and usefulness. Reliability means an assessment is consistent and dependable. Validity means an assessment accurately measures what it is intended to measure. Authenticity refers to how closely an assessment resembles real-world language tasks. Washback refers to the effects assessments have on teaching and learning, which can be positive or negative. Teachers should design assessments that adhere to these principles.
This document provides instructions for writing a synthesis essay. A synthesis essay combines information from multiple sources and develops an original perspective. It should report information from sources using different phrasing, organize overlapping ideas, and help readers understand sources more deeply. When writing a synthesis essay, students should consider the writing prompt, summarize common themes between sources, and explore effective organizational structures. The body of the essay should integrate information from sources using clear transitions and attributions. A conclusion restates significant themes and connections to the overall topic.
1. The document contains a practice exam for a course on basics of academic writing. It includes 20 multiple choice questions testing key concepts like the features of academic writing, avoiding plagiarism, citation formats, and components of a research paper.
2. The exam is followed by longer answer questions requiring explanations of concepts such as summarizing techniques, thesis statements, and paraphrasing with examples. Students are also asked to write an essay and prepare a CV as part of the assessment.
3. The practice exam evaluates students' understanding of foundational elements of academic writing like structure, research methods, and proper citation of sources.
This document discusses learner-centered teaching and learning. It covers the meaning, characteristics, need, advantages, and disadvantages of learner-centered teaching. The advantages include developing thinking skills, communication skills, encouraging alternative assessment methods, helping students transfer skills to real-world, improving self-esteem, encouraging innovation, promoting intrinsic motivation to learn, and improving participation and retention of knowledge. The disadvantages include problems of misconception, lack of team skills, lack cooperation in teams, different stages of the same project, and problems of instruction. The document provides information on a learner-centered teaching unit and the advantages of learner-centered techniques.
Strategies to influence teacher effectiveness involve using techniques that result in effective teaching. To understand teacher effectiveness, it is important to learn about effective teachers, effective teaching, and how to increase teacher effectiveness. An effective teacher is committed, confident, trustworthy, takes initiative, and is accountable and passionate about learning. Teacher effectiveness is defined as a teacher's competence in using knowledge and skills to accomplish goals and can be assessed based on student behaviors and learning rather than a teacher's behaviors alone. Increasing teacher effectiveness involves raising awareness of classroom activities, providing training and follow-up, using modern teaching techniques, and ensuring students are engaged and objectives are met.
This document provides an overview of different types of essays: expository, narrative, descriptive, and argumentative. It defines each type and provides guidelines for writing them. The expository essay investigates an idea through comparison/contrast, definition, or cause and effect. The descriptive essay creates a vivid description of an object, person, place, or experience. The narrative essay tells a story. The argumentative essay takes a position on a topic and supports it with evidence. For each type, the document outlines the basic structure and offers tips.
The document outlines the key steps in the educational research process:
1. Planning involves identifying a research problem, reviewing literature, formulating objectives, and developing a methodology, work plan, and budget.
2. Execution consists of selecting data collection techniques, sampling, collecting and analyzing data.
3. Reporting includes presenting results, arguing conclusions, and discussing implications.
The steps provide a framework for conducting rigorous educational research and communicating findings.
1) The document discusses strategies for teaching students how to write summaries, including defining what a summary is, identifying the key attributes of a good summary, and outlining the writing process. 2) It provides examples of writing frames and graphic organizers to help students organize their ideas and outlines the prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing steps of the writing process. 3) The goal is to teach students the critical skills needed to accurately summarize longer written works by condensing them while still conveying the main ideas and key points.
Dr. Michael West developed a new method for teaching English to Indian children that focused on developing reading ability through silent reading of controlled vocabulary texts. Some key principles of the method included emphasizing reading comprehension over writing, using "passive" silent reading to build vocabulary before "active" writing, and introducing a minimum of 1,158 words to allow for everyday conversation. However, critics argued that the method overemphasized passive reading, did not teach all four language skills, and could become monotonous by neglecting oral work, grammar, composition and idioms.
The document discusses different types of academic writing such as essays, research papers, research articles, dissertations, theses, technical reports, and research projects. It provides details on the typical length and purpose of each type. The document also outlines the basic structure for academic writing, including sections like the introduction, body, and conclusion. It describes the formal tone, objective style, and use of references expected in academic writing.
The document discusses the importance of proper school infrastructure and facilities. It notes that in the past, schools lacked dedicated buildings and had to use makeshift structures like mosques and temples. Over time, improvements were made with regular maintenance of buildings and additions of libraries, laboratories, and other amenities. However, some schools still lacked basic facilities. The document outlines factors to consider for school planning like adequate space, ventilation, lighting, classroom size requirements, and accessibility. It also discusses different approaches to schooling including open-air schools that focus on education rather than buildings.
This document provides an overview of several key themes and movements in contemporary world literature from the post-World War II era to today. It discusses periods of resistance and rebellion in the late 1960s, the effects of globalization and increased migration, epidemics like AIDS, the gay rights movement beginning with the Stonewall uprising, the growth of feminist activism and thought, characteristics of contemporary literature, diverse voices from different cultures and experiences, magical realism, and postmodernism. The document aims to give the reader a sense of some of the major social, political and cultural influences that have shaped world literatures in recent decades.
This document provides an overview and comparison of different types of language syllabi, including structural, functional/notional, and situational syllabi. It defines each type and discusses their key characteristics, theoretical bases, considerations for sequencing content, positive and negative aspects. The structural syllabus focuses on grammatical forms, while the functional/notional syllabus emphasizes the communicative functions and notions expressed through language. The situational syllabus organizes content around real or imagined situations. No single syllabus type is appropriate for all contexts. An effective syllabus design considers insights from various approaches.
This document discusses tools and techniques for research in English language teaching (ELT). It outlines the stages of ELT research including specifying a research problem, reviewing literature, developing hypotheses and research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. The document also describes different types of research in ELT including qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, action research and descriptive research. Finally, it discusses various tools for collecting data in ELT research such as surveys, interviews, observation, case studies, and focus groups, as well as sampling techniques including probability and non-probability sampling.
This document discusses competencies, standards, benchmarks and student learning outcomes for language skills. It outlines 5 competencies and 8 standards for language, including reading skills, writing skills, oral communication skills, formal and lexical aspects of language, and appropriate ethical and social development. It then discusses teaching of specific language skills like listening, speaking, reading and writing. It provides details on how to teach these skills separately or integrated, with a focus on oral skills, reading skills and writing skills. Finally, it outlines several instructional strategies that can be used, such as input, discussion, role-play, look-say-cover-write-check, concept mapping, think-pair-share, jigsaw reading and inquiry/invest
Characteristics of Good Evaluation InstrumentSuresh Babu
1. Validity, reliability, objectivity, adequacy, discrimination power, practicability, comparability, utility, and comprehensiveness are key characteristics of a good evaluation instrument.
2. Validity refers to a test accurately measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability is consistency in a test's measurements. Objectivity means a test's scores are not affected by scorers' biases.
3. Other important characteristics include a test being adequate to measure objectives, able to discriminate levels of performance, practical to administer, allowing comparability of scores, useful for its intended purpose, and comprehensive in assessing objectives.
The document discusses effective writing skills training topics such as developing good reading strategies, creating powerful presentations, organizing thoughts, structuring sentences and paragraphs, and writing to engage readers. It provides tips for effective business writing including being terse, clear, and to the point. Specific tips include getting to the point, being concise, using paragraphs and lists, choosing the right tone, and avoiding errors through proofreading. Contact information is given for training consultants.
This document provides guidance on writing effective business letters. It discusses the key components of business letters such as the heading, opening, body, and closing. It also covers letter formats, types of business letters, and tips for writing clearly, concisely, and courteously. Effective business letters are a formal means of communication that require planning and using precise language to get a message across in writing.
This chapter discusses objective test items, which are items with a single correct response. It covers the general characteristics and guidelines for writing different types of objective test items, including multiple choice, matching, and true/false items. It also discusses item analysis, which is the process of analyzing statistical characteristics of each item on a test to determine if items should be retained or discarded. Key aspects covered include item difficulty, item discrimination, distractor analysis, and test reliability. The document provides detailed guidelines for writing different types of objective test items and how to conduct item analysis following test administration.
The document discusses five key principles of language assessment: practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity, and washback. Practicality refers to evaluating assessments based on cost, time, and usefulness. Reliability means an assessment is consistent and dependable. Validity means an assessment accurately measures what it is intended to measure. Authenticity refers to how closely an assessment resembles real-world language tasks. Washback refers to the effects assessments have on teaching and learning, which can be positive or negative. Teachers should design assessments that adhere to these principles.
This document provides instructions for writing a synthesis essay. A synthesis essay combines information from multiple sources and develops an original perspective. It should report information from sources using different phrasing, organize overlapping ideas, and help readers understand sources more deeply. When writing a synthesis essay, students should consider the writing prompt, summarize common themes between sources, and explore effective organizational structures. The body of the essay should integrate information from sources using clear transitions and attributions. A conclusion restates significant themes and connections to the overall topic.
1. The document contains a practice exam for a course on basics of academic writing. It includes 20 multiple choice questions testing key concepts like the features of academic writing, avoiding plagiarism, citation formats, and components of a research paper.
2. The exam is followed by longer answer questions requiring explanations of concepts such as summarizing techniques, thesis statements, and paraphrasing with examples. Students are also asked to write an essay and prepare a CV as part of the assessment.
3. The practice exam evaluates students' understanding of foundational elements of academic writing like structure, research methods, and proper citation of sources.
This document discusses learner-centered teaching and learning. It covers the meaning, characteristics, need, advantages, and disadvantages of learner-centered teaching. The advantages include developing thinking skills, communication skills, encouraging alternative assessment methods, helping students transfer skills to real-world, improving self-esteem, encouraging innovation, promoting intrinsic motivation to learn, and improving participation and retention of knowledge. The disadvantages include problems of misconception, lack of team skills, lack cooperation in teams, different stages of the same project, and problems of instruction. The document provides information on a learner-centered teaching unit and the advantages of learner-centered techniques.
Strategies to influence teacher effectiveness involve using techniques that result in effective teaching. To understand teacher effectiveness, it is important to learn about effective teachers, effective teaching, and how to increase teacher effectiveness. An effective teacher is committed, confident, trustworthy, takes initiative, and is accountable and passionate about learning. Teacher effectiveness is defined as a teacher's competence in using knowledge and skills to accomplish goals and can be assessed based on student behaviors and learning rather than a teacher's behaviors alone. Increasing teacher effectiveness involves raising awareness of classroom activities, providing training and follow-up, using modern teaching techniques, and ensuring students are engaged and objectives are met.
This document provides an overview of different types of essays: expository, narrative, descriptive, and argumentative. It defines each type and provides guidelines for writing them. The expository essay investigates an idea through comparison/contrast, definition, or cause and effect. The descriptive essay creates a vivid description of an object, person, place, or experience. The narrative essay tells a story. The argumentative essay takes a position on a topic and supports it with evidence. For each type, the document outlines the basic structure and offers tips.
The document outlines the key steps in the educational research process:
1. Planning involves identifying a research problem, reviewing literature, formulating objectives, and developing a methodology, work plan, and budget.
2. Execution consists of selecting data collection techniques, sampling, collecting and analyzing data.
3. Reporting includes presenting results, arguing conclusions, and discussing implications.
The steps provide a framework for conducting rigorous educational research and communicating findings.
1) The document discusses strategies for teaching students how to write summaries, including defining what a summary is, identifying the key attributes of a good summary, and outlining the writing process. 2) It provides examples of writing frames and graphic organizers to help students organize their ideas and outlines the prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing steps of the writing process. 3) The goal is to teach students the critical skills needed to accurately summarize longer written works by condensing them while still conveying the main ideas and key points.
Dr. Michael West developed a new method for teaching English to Indian children that focused on developing reading ability through silent reading of controlled vocabulary texts. Some key principles of the method included emphasizing reading comprehension over writing, using "passive" silent reading to build vocabulary before "active" writing, and introducing a minimum of 1,158 words to allow for everyday conversation. However, critics argued that the method overemphasized passive reading, did not teach all four language skills, and could become monotonous by neglecting oral work, grammar, composition and idioms.
The document discusses different types of academic writing such as essays, research papers, research articles, dissertations, theses, technical reports, and research projects. It provides details on the typical length and purpose of each type. The document also outlines the basic structure for academic writing, including sections like the introduction, body, and conclusion. It describes the formal tone, objective style, and use of references expected in academic writing.
The document discusses the importance of proper school infrastructure and facilities. It notes that in the past, schools lacked dedicated buildings and had to use makeshift structures like mosques and temples. Over time, improvements were made with regular maintenance of buildings and additions of libraries, laboratories, and other amenities. However, some schools still lacked basic facilities. The document outlines factors to consider for school planning like adequate space, ventilation, lighting, classroom size requirements, and accessibility. It also discusses different approaches to schooling including open-air schools that focus on education rather than buildings.
This document provides an overview of several key themes and movements in contemporary world literature from the post-World War II era to today. It discusses periods of resistance and rebellion in the late 1960s, the effects of globalization and increased migration, epidemics like AIDS, the gay rights movement beginning with the Stonewall uprising, the growth of feminist activism and thought, characteristics of contemporary literature, diverse voices from different cultures and experiences, magical realism, and postmodernism. The document aims to give the reader a sense of some of the major social, political and cultural influences that have shaped world literatures in recent decades.
This document provides an overview and comparison of different types of language syllabi, including structural, functional/notional, and situational syllabi. It defines each type and discusses their key characteristics, theoretical bases, considerations for sequencing content, positive and negative aspects. The structural syllabus focuses on grammatical forms, while the functional/notional syllabus emphasizes the communicative functions and notions expressed through language. The situational syllabus organizes content around real or imagined situations. No single syllabus type is appropriate for all contexts. An effective syllabus design considers insights from various approaches.
This document discusses tools and techniques for research in English language teaching (ELT). It outlines the stages of ELT research including specifying a research problem, reviewing literature, developing hypotheses and research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. The document also describes different types of research in ELT including qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, action research and descriptive research. Finally, it discusses various tools for collecting data in ELT research such as surveys, interviews, observation, case studies, and focus groups, as well as sampling techniques including probability and non-probability sampling.
This document discusses competencies, standards, benchmarks and student learning outcomes for language skills. It outlines 5 competencies and 8 standards for language, including reading skills, writing skills, oral communication skills, formal and lexical aspects of language, and appropriate ethical and social development. It then discusses teaching of specific language skills like listening, speaking, reading and writing. It provides details on how to teach these skills separately or integrated, with a focus on oral skills, reading skills and writing skills. Finally, it outlines several instructional strategies that can be used, such as input, discussion, role-play, look-say-cover-write-check, concept mapping, think-pair-share, jigsaw reading and inquiry/invest
Characteristics of Good Evaluation InstrumentSuresh Babu
1. Validity, reliability, objectivity, adequacy, discrimination power, practicability, comparability, utility, and comprehensiveness are key characteristics of a good evaluation instrument.
2. Validity refers to a test accurately measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability is consistency in a test's measurements. Objectivity means a test's scores are not affected by scorers' biases.
3. Other important characteristics include a test being adequate to measure objectives, able to discriminate levels of performance, practical to administer, allowing comparability of scores, useful for its intended purpose, and comprehensive in assessing objectives.
The document discusses effective writing skills training topics such as developing good reading strategies, creating powerful presentations, organizing thoughts, structuring sentences and paragraphs, and writing to engage readers. It provides tips for effective business writing including being terse, clear, and to the point. Specific tips include getting to the point, being concise, using paragraphs and lists, choosing the right tone, and avoiding errors through proofreading. Contact information is given for training consultants.
This document provides guidance on writing effective business letters. It discusses the key components of business letters such as the heading, opening, body, and closing. It also covers letter formats, types of business letters, and tips for writing clearly, concisely, and courteously. Effective business letters are a formal means of communication that require planning and using precise language to get a message across in writing.
The document provides guidance on writing effective resumes and cover letters. It defines a resume as a formal document describing a job seeker's qualifications. A cover letter is introduced as a way to make a first impression and get an interview. Key tips for both include customizing for each application, demonstrating how your qualifications meet the employer's needs, and providing concrete examples. Formatting guidelines are also outlined.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter. It should be 1 page and include a heading with contact information, an introduction that catches the reader's interest and highlights relevant qualifications, a body with 2-3 paragraphs describing experiences and skills related to the job, and a closing that requests an interview. The letter should be addressed to a specific person, prove the writer's qualifications through concrete examples, and demonstrate what makes them stand out among applicants.
BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-.docxikirkton
BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-Your City, State Zip all sections
left-aligned
Date
Name of Recipient
Title
Company
NOTE: formal business letters should have margins of
at least one inch around the entire page. These
reduced-size examples do not necessarily illustrate
that practice. Address
Dear Name of Recipient:
I N I T I A L P A RA G R A P H : State the reason for the letter, the specific position or type of work for which you are applying,
and indicate from which resource (i.e., Career Services Center, news media, friend, employment service) you learned of the
opening. Some examples include:
I am writing to express my interest in the position of _______________.
Your advertisement in the ____________ for a ______________seems to perfectly match my background and
experience.
I am writing to you at the recommendation of ____________________.
In response to your job posting for a __________ on your company’s website, I have attached my resume for your
consideration.
If you are seeking a talented, motivated salesperson for your outside sales team, I believe my skills and background
are a good match for your organization.
S E C O N D P AR A G R A P H : Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products or services.
Demonstrate that you have researched the organization by stating something about their mission, latest products, business
ventures, etc. State clearly what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic
background makes you a well-qualified candidate. If you have some practical work experience, point out your specific
achievements or unique qualifications. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in your resume. Refer the
reader to the enclosed resume or application form which summarizes your qualifications, training and experience. Sell yourself!
Convey enthusiasm! Some examples include:
My qualifications for the position include . . .
I believe my background in . . .
I have experience/education in the field of . . .
T H I R D P A RA G R A P H : In the closing paragraph, indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility as to the
time and place. Repeat your telephone number in the letter and offer any assistance to help in a speedy response. Finally,
close your letter with a statement or question which will encourage a response. For example, state that you will be in the
city where the company is located on a certain date and would like to set up an interview.
Some examples include:
I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you further in person . . .
Should you be interested in my qualifications . . .
The sample cover letters inc ...
BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-.docxrosemaryralphs52525
BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-Your City, State Zip all sections
left-aligned
Date
Name of Recipient
Title
Company
NOTE: formal business letters should have margins of
at least one inch around the entire page. These
reduced-size examples do not necessarily illustrate
that practice. Address
Dear Name of Recipient:
I N I T I A L P A RA G R A P H : State the reason for the letter, the specific position or type of work for which you are applying,
and indicate from which resource (i.e., Career Services Center, news media, friend, employment service) you learned of the
opening. Some examples include:
I am writing to express my interest in the position of _______________.
Your advertisement in the ____________ for a ______________seems to perfectly match my background and
experience.
I am writing to you at the recommendation of ____________________.
In response to your job posting for a __________ on your company’s website, I have attached my resume for your
consideration.
If you are seeking a talented, motivated salesperson for your outside sales team, I believe my skills and background
are a good match for your organization.
S E C O N D P AR A G R A P H : Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products or services.
Demonstrate that you have researched the organization by stating something about their mission, latest products, business
ventures, etc. State clearly what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic
background makes you a well-qualified candidate. If you have some practical work experience, point out your specific
achievements or unique qualifications. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in your resume. Refer the
reader to the enclosed resume or application form which summarizes your qualifications, training and experience. Sell yourself!
Convey enthusiasm! Some examples include:
My qualifications for the position include . . .
I believe my background in . . .
I have experience/education in the field of . . .
T H I R D P A RA G R A P H : In the closing paragraph, indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility as to the
time and place. Repeat your telephone number in the letter and offer any assistance to help in a speedy response. Finally,
close your letter with a statement or question which will encourage a response. For example, state that you will be in the
city where the company is located on a certain date and would like to set up an interview.
Some examples include:
I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you further in person . . .
Should you be interested in my qualifications . . .
The sample cover letters inc.
BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-.docxgarnerangelika
BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-Your City, State Zip all sections
left-aligned
Date
Name of Recipient
Title
Company
NOTE: formal business letters should have margins of
at least one inch around the entire page. These
reduced-size examples do not necessarily illustrate
that practice. Address
Dear Name of Recipient:
I N I T I A L P A RA G R A P H : State the reason for the letter, the specific position or type of work for which you are applying,
and indicate from which resource (i.e., Career Services Center, news media, friend, employment service) you learned of the
opening. Some examples include:
I am writing to express my interest in the position of _______________.
Your advertisement in the ____________ for a ______________seems to perfectly match my background and
experience.
I am writing to you at the recommendation of ____________________.
In response to your job posting for a __________ on your company’s website, I have attached my resume for your
consideration.
If you are seeking a talented, motivated salesperson for your outside sales team, I believe my skills and background
are a good match for your organization.
S E C O N D P AR A G R A P H : Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products or services.
Demonstrate that you have researched the organization by stating something about their mission, latest products, business
ventures, etc. State clearly what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic
background makes you a well-qualified candidate. If you have some practical work experience, point out your specific
achievements or unique qualifications. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in your resume. Refer the
reader to the enclosed resume or application form which summarizes your qualifications, training and experience. Sell yourself!
Convey enthusiasm! Some examples include:
My qualifications for the position include . . .
I believe my background in . . .
I have experience/education in the field of . . .
T H I R D P A RA G R A P H : In the closing paragraph, indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility as to the
time and place. Repeat your telephone number in the letter and offer any assistance to help in a speedy response. Finally,
close your letter with a statement or question which will encourage a response. For example, state that you will be in the
city where the company is located on a certain date and would like to set up an interview.
Some examples include:
I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you further in person . . .
Should you be interested in my qualifications . . .
The sample cover letters inc.
This document provides guidance on writing effective resumes and cover letters. It discusses the importance of these documents in making a good first impression to employers. Some key points covered include:
- Resumes should be concise, with the most relevant qualifications and experiences highlighted within 1-2 pages. Cover letters are used to introduce yourself for a specific role.
- Common mistakes like overly long or poorly formatted documents, exaggerations, irrelevant details, or errors can quickly disqualify candidates.
- The document reviews best practices for resume sections like contact information, objective, education, experience, and skills. Cover letter elements like format, introducing yourself for the role, and a call to action are also outlined.
COMM 202 Tutorial - Resume/CL Peer Review & Networking Comm202
This document provides an agenda and details for a career fundamentals tutorial covering resume and cover letter peer review, networking basics, and action items. It includes instructions for peer reviewing resumes and cover letters to check for errors, as well as tips for formatting various sections of the resume like experience, education, and interests. Networking event details are provided, including reflection assignment requirements. Students are given action items which are submitting final resumes and cover letters by November 6th and attending the networking event on November 13th.
This document provides guidance on writing job application letters and curriculum vitae (CVs). It discusses the key components and features of effective application letters, including catching the reader's attention, highlighting qualifications, and avoiding overly generic content. Tips for CV composition are also outlined, such as including sections on education, experience, skills, and references. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of tailoring application materials to the specific role and writing in a clear, concise, and positive manner.
The document provides guidance on improving speech and writing styles, different types of letters, and cover letter formatting. It discusses writing formal versus informal letters and describes the standard paragraphs in a letter. Key elements of cover letters are outlined such as addressing the recipient, introductory and concluding paragraphs, highlighting relevant qualifications, and active versus vague language. Tips are given for effective writing, common phrases, and elements to avoid in cover letters. Sample cover letters and information on CVs/resumes and thank you letters are also included.
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This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It discusses the components, structure, and content of a good CV. Key points include:
- A CV should include sections on personal details, education, skills, experience, awards, and references. It should be easy to read, focused on the relevant job, and formatted professionally.
- The purpose is to evaluate yourself and be used by employers to screen candidates. It is the first introduction to potential interviewers.
- CVs can be chronological, focusing on education history, or speculative, targeting skills for a specific role.
- Content should highlight positives, qualifications, and how you meet the job requirements. Achievements
This document provides information and tips about creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It discusses the typical sections of a CV including contact information, personal statement, employment history, education, and references. Key points emphasized include tailoring the CV and cover letter to each job application, using concise bullet points, and focusing on measurable achievements and skills relevant to the job. Common errors like spelling mistakes, lack of specifics, and irrelevant details are also outlined.
This document summarizes the agenda and timeline for a career fundamentals course. The agenda includes reviewing resumes and cover letters, providing peer feedback, and discussing upcoming assignments. The timeline outlines activities and due dates over the next three weeks, including drafting resumes and cover letters, attending a networking event, and completing a networking reflection. The document provides guidance on resume and cover letter components like formatting, sections, and language to use when writing them. Students are instructed to exchange and review each other's documents in class and provide feedback.
This document provides information for students in COMM 202 about an upcoming tutorial, assignment deadlines, and a networking event. It discusses errors that can result in grade deductions on resumes and cover letters. It outlines a peer review activity where students will review and provide feedback on each other's resumes and cover letters. Tips are provided on formatting, content, and common errors to watch out for. Details are also given about an upcoming networking event for students to attend, including preparation suggestions and a reflection assignment. Students are reminded of upcoming deadlines and encouraged to book office hours if needed.
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1. Advanced Writing Skills
Dr. Pratibha Kumar
Professor
Department of English
Government MahakoshalAutonomous Arts
and Commerce College,
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Email: drkumar894@gmail.com
2. Synopsis
• Reading and Writing are two important skills
out of many communication tools that are
highly important in the world of work.
• Today, we will discuss mainly on the Writing
skill in brief.
3. Reading maketh a full man;
conference a ready man;
and
writing an exact man.
Sir Francis Bacon
4. Types of Communication
• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Nonverbal Communication
(Body Language)
5. • Advanced writing skills, also called as Effective
Writing Skills, are an important aspect of
academic performance as well as subsequent
work-related performance
• Administrative machinery, Judiciary,
parliamentary proceedings as well as
international negotiations, contracts,
agreements are all based on writing skills.
6. Writing Skills
• Paragraph Writing
• Essay Writing
• Letter Writing
• Report Writing
• Precis Writing
• Comprehension
• Expansion of Idea
8. Aims and Objectives of Writing
• Aims and objective of writing is important,
especially in academic context.
Aim
•An intention or aspiration; what you hope to achieve.
•Aims are statements of intent, written in broad terms.
•Aims set out what you hope to achieve at the end of
the project.
Objective
•A goal or a step on the way to meeting the aim; how
you will achieve it.
•Objectives use specific statements which define
measurable outcomes. For example: what steps will
you take to achieve the desired outcome?
10. Objectives should be S.M.A.R.T.:
•Specific – be precise about what you are going to do.
•Measureable –you will know when you have reached your goal.
•Achievable – Don’t attempt too much. A less ambitious but
completed objective is better than an over-ambitious one that you
cannot possible achieve.
•Realistic – do you have the necessary resources to achieve the
objective? For example: time, money, skills, etc?
•Time constrained – determine when each stage needs to be
completed. Is there time in your schedule to allow for unexpected
delays?
11. Need and Importance
Few Examples
• Love letters – especially the first love letter
• Job Application for the first time
• Writing a letter expressing your grievance to your Boss.
• Writing a complaint to the Police against some accused
• Preparing Your Statement of Purpose, while going to
USA for higher studies, etc
12. The better your writing skills are, the
better the impression you'll make on the
people around you – including your
boss, your colleagues, and your clients.
You never know how far these good
impressions will take you!
13. Proposal Writing
• When you write a proposal either for getting a
grant sanctioned for your research work or for
getting some proposal sanctioned by higher
authorities you have to communicate in writing
and needs to demonstrate:
a)Conceptual innovation,
b) methodological rigor, and
c) rich, substantive content.
14. Strong writing skills are “a tiebreaker. If
I have two job candidates in front of
me, equally qualified except that one
can write well and the other can’t, I’ll
hire the one who can—every time.”
15. Some Statistics
Of the 1,000 largest employers in the U.S., 96% say
employees must have good communication skills to get
ahead.
Stephen Reder, a linguist at Portland State, found
that among people with a college degree, those in the
highest quintile in writing ability earn, on average,
more than three times what those with the worst
writing skills make.
17. Syllabus on Advance Writing Skills
Kendriya Vidyalayas
• Section B: Advanced Writing Skills
One out of two short compositions of not more than 50 words, 5 marks each e.g.
advertisement and notices, designing or drafting posters, writing formal and informal
invitations and replies.
A report or a factual description based on verbal input provided: 10 marks (one out of two)
(100-125 words)
Writing one out of two letters based on verbal input: 10 marks
Letter types include:
(a) business or official letters (for making inquiries, registering complaints, asking for and
giving information, placing orders and sending replies):
(b) letters to the editor (giving suggestions on an issue)
(c) application for a job
One out of two compositions based on visual and/or verbal input 10 marks (150-200
words). Output may be descriptive or argumentative
in nature such as an article, or a speech.
19. ADVERTISEMENTS
Classified
• Personal Purpose
• Categorised in separate
columns,
• occupy less space, more
economical.
• Written in short phrases
and words,
• Language simple, concise
and compact,
• give title and contact
address.
Non - Classified or Display or
General Advertisement
• Commercial purpose
• more space
• visually attractive, with
catchy slogans,
• Varying font size or
shape, (language-
colourful),
• Lucid and appealing
overall arrangement.
20. Main characteristic of classified
advertisement
• Categorized into column according to different
classes.
• Space, more economical
• Written in short phrases and words
• Language simple and concise
21. Classified Advertisements are covered under
different headings
• Situation vacant/situation wanted
• Sale and Purchase of Property/vehicles/Household
Goods etc.
• Missing persons/Pet animals.
• Lost and found
• Travels and Tours/Packers and Movers.
• Educational Institution/Language course/Hobby
classes.
• Matrimonials / Alliance.
• Change in name
• To Let
22. Model classified advertisements and
essential details:-
Situation vacant
• Begin with ‘wanted’ or ‘Required’
• Name of the company, post and no of vacancies
• Age and sex of the candidate
• Qualification and experience
• Other details
• Pay scale and perks
• Mode of applying
• Contact address and phone no.
23. Situation Vacant
Wanted a smart, confident PA/Stenographer
for a leading export house. Qualification
graduate, age 25-30 yrs, typing speed 40
w.p.m. Preference to those who can handle
computer. Salary negotiable. Apply with
complete Bio-data upto 15-12-2006 to
Secretary, Orient Export House, M. H.
Nagar, Chennai – 670001
24. Situation Wanted
A first class B Tech civil
Engineer from university seeks a
job in or around . Presently
working with a private firm in .
Salary expected 25000. Please
contact. Rajesh Kumar – Shastri
Nivas- Kannur (Dt.) Phone 0497 -
2786003
25. Matrimonial
• Mention groom / bridge groom
• height, age, caste, religion, complexion,
educational qualifications
• Phone number / post box no. and name of
news paper.
Bridegroom Wanted
invited for Ramgarhia, Sikh Girl 29/165, M. A.
English, tall, fair & beautiful. Caste no bar. Send
recent photo & biodata. Ph. 0497 – 2788330.
Box No. 1015 – B Indian Express – 650337
26. Lost and Found
• Begin with ‘lost ’ or ‘found’
• Specify item
• Brief physical description.
• When / where lost or found.
• Reward if any
• Contact address and phone no.
Lost and Found
Lost a black coloured VIP suitcase model no 555, 38 x 30 contain
important documents related marketing, left in bus no. DL-p 6778
on to Jaipur route on 10thy November 2006. Kindly contact
Purmal Singh Ph No. 9419284539
27. For sale
• Or sale/purchase etc
• Type of accommodation / vehicle /article / household
items.
• Brief physical description
• Contact address & phone number.
For sale Maruti 800 DX, 2000, white, sparingly used, scratch less,
self driven, stereo-fitted, beautiful upholstery, excellent condition,
no expense, rate Negotiable. Contact Amit Sharma , 25677900
28. To Let
• Begin with ‘wanted’ or ‘Available’
• Type of accommodation
• Brief description
• Rent expected
• Contact address & phone no.
To Let
Available on rent Anand Vihar Colony First Floor 2/3 bedroom,
well furnished and ventilated, facing Park, car Parking, walking
distance from main market. Reasonable rent. Contact. H. R.
Meena 1A /23, Anand Vihar 278810017
29. Missing person/pet animals
• being with ‘missing’
• brief physical description;
• four person- name, age, height complexion, built,
clothes and other identifying features
• for pet-name, age, colour of fur and other identifying
feature
• since when/ from where missing
• Reward
• Contain address and phone no.
Missing Person
Missing a boy, Santosh Kumar, 15 years, 5’5”, fair slim built wearing
black t-shirt and white paints, since 10-11-2006 from railway station.
Finder will be duly rewarded. Inform police station phone no. 0744-
220010 or A.K. Sharma H.B road phone no. 0744-220007
30. Travels and Tours
• Being with’ package available’ etc
• Name of travel agency
• Destination and duration
• Details of package-food/ boarding/lodging/sightseeing etc
• Cost and discount if any.
• Contact address and phone no.
Travel and Tours
Attractive package available for Manali and Ooty, 5
nights/4 days, breakfast and dinner, stay at 5 star hotels,
sight-seeing included. Rs 10000 per head. Special
discount for booking till 10th November 2006. Contact blue
star travel and tours. Chennai. 044-288000555
31. Commercial Advertisement
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
• Designed for commercial purpose
• More space, more expensive in terms of the advertising cost.
• Visually attractive with catchy slogans/ with expression and
pictures or sketches
• Varying font size or shape
• Language; colourful and lucid..
• Proportionate spacing with appealing overall arrangement
ESSENTIAL DETAILS:
• Name of the company/ institute/organizers etc
• Detail regarding products/event/ educational course etc
• Special offer or discount if any
• Address of the company/institute/organizer etc
32. Hurry !
Up to 50% discount
Shoes & slippers
Rush----------------------today
TATA FOOTWEAR
GLORY Market-
JAIPUR
33. NOTICES
A notice is an art in which we provide
maximum information by using
minimum words. It should be exact,
precise, simple, clear and
comprehensive so that the reader can
understand it easily. While drafting a
notice, the following steps should be
kept in mind:
35. Notice
An Excursion Tour to
20th Dec’2010
The Students Council of our school has organized a week
educational tour to Goaduring the autumn break for senior
students. The touring party will leave the campus on 30th
December and will return on 06th January 2011 in the evening by
4.00 p.m. Interested students may deposit Rs. 500 as tour
expenses with a consent letter from their parents within five
days in school office.
Sumit
Secretary
Sample:
Write a notice of an excursion tour to Goa. You
are, Sumit the Secretary of Air Force Public
School, Mathura.
36. POSTER DESIGNING
Main features
(i) Layout
• Eye catching and visually attractive
• A catching title
• Sketch or simple drawings
• Letters of different size & shape
• Proportionate sparing etc.
(ii) Content
• The theme or subject of the poster
• Essential details like time, venue and date in case of an event
• Name(s) of the issuing authority, organizers etc.
(iii) Expressions
• The overall organization and sequencing of the matter
• Appropriate and accurate language
• Creativities
37. SAY NO TO PLASTICS
Non-Biogradable
Burning causes air pollution
Dumping polybags pollutes environment
Toxic chemicals cause lung cancer
Instead use
Paper bags / jute bags / cloth bags
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
STAY HEALTHY
Issued By: President, Environment Club, ,
Design a poster against the ill-effects of plastic on
the environment.
38. INVITATION & REPLIES
Main characteristic of invitation
• Invitation can be both formal and informal
• They can be printed on cards or can be drafted as social letter.
• A single sentence presentation in third person, in case of a
formal invitation of fist/second person in case of an informal
invitation.
• It answer who, when, where, what time and for what i.e.
(a)The occasion
(b) Names of the invite
(c)Name of the host
(d) Date, time and venue
• The other details include mane, designation and address of
the organizer, sponsor of host or names of special guest and
invitees in case of and official invitation.
39. Example of Invitation
The Principal Staff and Students of
Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad
cordially invite you to the
“ANNUAL SPORTS DAY CELEBRATION”
on Saturday the 10th November 2006 at 10 A. M. at the
school ground
Shri N. M. Singh Distt collectors has consented to be the
chief Guest.
RSVP
Principal 0744-288255
40. Replies:
• Replies are again two types formal and
informal. It can be written in either in card
type or in letter type.
• It is meant for accepting an invitation or to
show inability to attend it
41. Three Essentials of Good Writing
• Audience and Format
• Composition and Style
• Structure
42. Audience and Format
• The first step to writing clearly is choosing the appropriate
format. Do you
a) need to send an informal email?
b)Write a detailed report ?
c) Create advertising copy? Or
d)write a formal letter?
• The format, as well as your audience, will define your
"writing voice" – that is, how formal or relaxed the tone
should be. For instance, if you write an email to a college
principal, should it have the same tone as an email to a
friend?
43. Composition and Style – Some Tips
• Start with your audience – Remember, your readers may
know nothing about what you're telling them. What do
they need to know first?
• Create an outline – This is especially helpful if you're
writing a longer document such as a report, presentation,
or speech. Outlines help you identify which steps to take
in which order, and they help you break the task up into
manageable pieces of information.
44. Composition and Style – Some Tips
• Use AIDA – If you're writing something that must inspire action in
the reader, follow the Attention – Interest Desire Action (AIDA)
formula. These four steps can help guide you through the writing
process.
• Try some empathy – For instance, if you're writing a sales letter for
prospective clients, why should they care about your product or
sales pitch? What's the benefit for them? Remember your
audience's needs at all times.
45. Composition and Style – Some Tips
• Use the Rhetorical Triangle – If you're trying to persuade someone
to do something, make sure that you communicate why people
should listen to you, pitch your message in a way that engages your
audience, and present information rationally and coherently.
Rhetoric is the ancient art of using
language to persuade.
With the Rhetorical Triangle approach, we
focus on the three things that have the
greatest impact on an argument:
•The writer.
•The audience.
•The context.
These three elements form the points of the
Rhetorical Triangle:
46. Composition and Style – Some Tips
• Identify your main theme – If you're having trouble
defining the main theme of your message, pretend that
you have 15 seconds to explain your position. What do
you say? This is likely to be your main theme.
• Use simple language – Unless you're writing a scholarly
article, it's usually best to use simple, direct language.
Don't use long words just to impress people.
47. Structure
• Your Writing should be as "reader friendly"
as possible. Layout should be pleasing.
• Use headings, subheadings, bullet points,
and numbering whenever possible to break
up the text.