prepared by: dalal oubraim ilhame majdi mounia khelloufi mounia reda
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Prepared by:Dalal OubraimIlhame MajdiMounia KhelloufiMounia Reda
Background ReportPrimary Research ReportFeasibility ReportEvaluation ReportRecommendation Report
Background ReportBackground reports provide background on
a topic. They solves real workplace problems and respond to real workplace needs.
Background reports focus on a specific topic meeting specific audience needs.
The two essential infrastructures of the background reports are definition and classification.
Background ReportTechnical background reports solve
workplace problems by providing information on a topic, satisfiying the needs of the readers.
Example: In 1999, HP company wrote a background reports about the use of « nanotechnology » for its clients.
Background ReportSTEP 1: Build a team (As with other types of
reports)
Background ReportStep 2: Find a project requiring a
background report. (example: use of new technologies)
Example: For a technical background report about « nanotechnologies », there will be no recommendations, instructions or conclusions. There will be only introductory background information for readers.
Background ReportStep 3: Analyze the audience and purpose
When you find a subject, think about the specific audience that might read the background report.
Taking our example on « nanotechnology », there might be investors, government officials, organizations, marketing analysts.
Background ReportStep 4: Choose the « packaging » for the
report
Thinking about the design that will be used for the report, as a memo report, online report, e-mail report, or formal report.
Background ReportStep 5: Narrow the topic for the report
Summarize all the information gathered, using appropriate words to be undertood.
Background ReportStep 6: Use the infrastructure to develop a
tentative outline.
Infrastructure: description,process, causes, effects, definition, classification and persuasion.
Example: « manufacturing at the molecular level ».
Background ReportStep 7: Plan and develop graphics and
tables.
When conducting a research on a topic, graphics and tables will be used. DO NO forget to include them in the bibliography.
Background ReportStep 8: Set up a source list (bibliography)
Step 9: Review and revise your rough draft
What is Definition ?Definition means the explanation of the
meaning of a potential unfamiliar word.There are 3 types of definitions:
Synonym Definitions Formal Sentence Definitions Extended Definitions
Synonym DefinitionsIt is the use of a simple, familiar word in
order to provide a quick on-the-spot definistionof a potentially unfamiliar term.
Formal Sentence Definition It is the use of a full sentence to provide a
more formal definition of a technical term.Formal sentence definition has a particular
structure: Defining the Term. Locate the term in a category. Differentiates that term from other members of that
category.
Extended definitionsDefinitions that take up one or more
paragraph to be explained.technical terms ( global warming, big bang theory, nanotechnology etc.)
Tools of definition are used to convey the full sense of the term being defined in the extended definition.
How to write and extended definition?1. Find a simple project requiring an
extended definition.Some examples: rain forests, recycling, dyslexia, acupuncture etc.
2. Define an audience and a purpose.3. Research the term4. Write a formal sentence definition5. Choose the tools for the extended
definition
How to write and extended definition?Extended definition tool DescriptionDescription Provide description detail about the
term being defined
Process Explain the steps in one or more processes related to the term
Causes Discuss causes related to the term being defined
Effects Discuss consequences, results, and effects related to the term
Problems Compare the term being defined to relates or opposite things
Comparisons Discuss the categories into which the term being defined can be divided
Applications Discuss the real world uses of some aspect of the term
Benefits, advantages Discuss any benefits or advantages associated with the term
How to write and extended definition?6. Plan and develop graphics7. Organize the materials you’ll use to
write extended definitionSome organizational patterns:- chronological- general > specific or specific>general- theories> applications
How to write and extended definition?8. Sketch the headings you’ll use and the
contents they introduce9. Plan an introduction10. Plan a conclusion11. Consider the format12. Review and revise your rough draft
ClassificationDetermine the category of the topic, item,
concept,…
Divide the topic into categories
Location within CategoryState different potential categoriesCharacteristics of each category Comparison
Determine the best category, or make up a new one
Division into CategoriesBasis of ClassificationDetermine one basis of classification- Fulfill readers needs- Useful & informative
Subject Basis of Classification Categories
Diabetes Dependency on Insulin
1) Insulin dependent
2) Non-insulin- dependent
Division into Categories
Divide the subject into categories
Write a formal sentence definition for each category
Discussion of Categories
Discuss each category separately
Use tools of extended definition
FormatDescriptive title centered at the top of the
pageDefinition of topic IntroductionDefinition of categories Body paragraphsUse second-level & third-level headingsUse lists, notices, illustrations, tables,
highlighting, & documentation
Video
Subject Basis of Classification
Categories
“Solar Energy Systems”
The use of mechanical power
1)Passive solar energy
2)Active solar energy