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Different Types of Writing
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- In this part, the writing can be one of the following:
- Email
- Review
- Journal
- Processes & Procedures
- Letters (Informal & Formal)
- Report
- Postcard
- Stories (Narrative, descriptive)
- Below are some formats of the essay writing:
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Email
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- People write emails to exchange digital messages using digital devices such as computers and mobile phones.
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| Write the sender’s and receiver’s email addresses. |
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected] |
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Subject: Trainee Recruit |
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Hello Big Hiit, |
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Introduction:
State the purpose.
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I would like to address the promotional poster your company sent out, which was to recruit new trainees. I am writing this e-mail to inform you of my genuine interest to join. |
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Body (The details):
Give details of the purpose.
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To tell briefly about myself, I am extremely experienced in dancing and singing. I have a really strong will to learn and therefore, have earned myself multiple certificates in the dancing industry. (Continue...)
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Conclusion:
State your feelings and hopes.
End with a note of thank you.
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I hope to hear good news from your company. Thank you for your time and have a good rest of your day.
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Regards,
Trainee 2 |
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Review
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A review is an individual’s response to a work of art, film, book, occasion, or place. The reviewer projects his/her ‘judgment’ and the reader does not have to agree with the comments.
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Here are some tips and techniques that can be used to answer this type of essay:
- Think of a catchy, suitable title for your review.
- Introduce what you are reviewing - a book, film, occasion, place.
- Describe in more detail what you are reviewing.
- Conclude with your negative or positive opinion, recommendations, suggestions.
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Report of Survey
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- A survey is usually conducted to collect important data about certain trends, fashions, habits, attitudes, or opinions.
- Here are some tips and techniques that can be used to answer this type of essay:
- Find out why the survey was carried out.
- State who the survey respondents are.
- Find the highest and lowest percentage or number.
- Make comparisons between data found.
- Analyze the information.
- State your suggestions or recommendations.
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Informal Letters
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- An informal letter is written to people who are close to you or whom you are familiar with.
- Here is the format of writing this type of essay:
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34, Jalan Puri,
Taman Warisan,
65790, Petaling Jaya.
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Sender's address |
| 6 Mac 2021. |
Date |
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| Dearest Alice, |
Salutation |
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Introductory paragraph |
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State the reason for writing |
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Body of the letter |
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Give necessary details |
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Concluding paragraph |
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| Your friend, |
Complimentary close |
| Jesica |
Signature |
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Formal Letters
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- Formal letters are written on official matters, such as making a complaint, asking for permission, making inquiries, or applying for jobs.
- Here is the format of writing this type of essay:
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Roy Pettyson,
No.3, Taman Jaya,
89790, Petaling Jaya.
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Sender's name and address |
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Celine Mayor,
The Penguins Book,
89790, Kuala Lipis,
Pahang. 25 June 2021.
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Recipient's designation and address
Date
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| Dear Sir/Maam, |
Salutation |
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| Complaint on the Inequality of Gender Portrayal in The Dawn Saga |
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Introductory paragraph |
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Body of the letter: State your reason for writing |
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Give evidence/ suggestions/ opinion/etc |
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Conclude the letter |
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| Thank you. |
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| Yours faithfully, |
Complimentary close |
| Roy |
Signature |
| (ROY PETTYSON) |
Name in capital letters + position |
| AVID READER |
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