“PREPARING A REPORT” Igumnova O.V., senior lecturer 07.12.2017

“PREPARING A REPORT” Igumnova O.V., senior lecturer 07.12.2017

Cliché to use when reading a paper: starting the speech; introducing the title and the purpose of the report; outlining the structure of the report; starting the main body: - starting the topic; - logical progression; - changing to another topic; - using visual aids; conclusion; - thanks; - inviting to discuss the paper. CONTENTS 07.12.2017

Good morning (afternoon, evening), colleagues! My name is ___. My report (Power Point presentation) is titled ___. STARTING YOUR SPEECH 07.12.2017

The subject of my presentation is _____. My purpose (objective, aim) today is to _____. INTRODUCING THE PURPOSE OF THE PAPER 07.12.2017

Introducing the contents of the paper I’ve divided my presentation into __ parts (sections). They are _____. When can the audience ask questions? I would be glad to answer any questions at the end of my speech (presentation). OUTLINING THE STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT 07.12.2017

Let me begin with (something) ______. To start with _____. Firstly, I'd like to look at _____. Example Now let me begin with the explanation why I’d like to talk about the development of the law system. STARTING THE MAIN BODY 07.12.2017

Then ______. Secondly _____. Thirdly ______. Next _____. Finally (lastly, last of all) _____. Example I want to explain what crime is. First of all crime is an act that is foolish or wrong. Secondly this is an illegal act in general. And finally this is the act for which someone can be punished by the government. LOGICAL PROGRESSION 07.12.2017

Let us turn to _____. Moving on now to _______. Example There are six different types of crime. They are victimless and professional crimes, organized and white-collar crimes, technology based and transnational crimes. Let us turn to the victimless crimes. CHANGING TO ANOTHER TOPIC 07.12.2017

Let’s look at _____. Let me show you _____. If you look at this graph, you’ll see _____. This table (diagram, slide, chart) shows (compares, gives information about) _____. I’d like to draw your attention to the next slide _____. USING VISUAL AIDS 07.12.2017

Thank you for your attention. Thank you for listening. THANKING THE AUDIENCE 07.12.2017

If you have any questions, I’d be pleased to answer them. If there are any questions, I'll do my best to answer them. INVITING QUESTIONS 07.12.2017