English

• First person point of View


  uses the pronouns “I,” “me,” “we,” and “us,” in order to tell a story from the narrator's perspective
• Second person point of view


  belongs to the person (or people) being addressed. This is the “you” perspective. Once again, the biggest indicator of the second person is the use of second-person pronouns: you, your, yours, yourself, yourselves
• Third person point of view


  the narrator exists outside the events of the story, and relates the actions of the characters by referring to their names or by the third-person pronouns he, she, or they
• Exposition


  Is an element of a plot that introduces the characters and the setting of the story
• Conflict


  It adds suspense and excitement to a story
• Viewpoint


  Is the way a person see things, understands issues or comprehends ideas from his/her own point of view
• Report


  Is a short, sharp, consice document which is written for a particular pupose and audience
• Title


  The title and purpose of the report is represented in this part
• Introduction


  The topic is introduced and the specific problem within the topic is also identified. Important terms used in the report are also defined in this part.
• Body


  This is divided into sections with headings such as: Definition of the Issue, Presenting Different Viewpoints, Discussion, Evidence to Support Viewpoints
• Conclusion


  The main points made in the report are summarized in a few sentences
• References


  All the sources that have been referred to should be listed here in alphabetical order
• Coherence


  Is achieved when the sentences and ideas are connected, and they flow together smoothly. A coherent report helps readers to understand clearly the ideas presented in the report.
• Transition Words

  • Similarity: like, likewise, just as, in the same way, similarly
  • Exception/Contrasting: but, however, in spite of, in contrast, on the other hand, yet
  • Sequence Order: first, second, then, third, finally
  • Time: after, currently, afterward, at last, during, earlier, before, later
  • Example: for example, for instance, namely, specifically
  • Emphasis: even, indeed, in fact, truly, of course
  • Place/Position: above, adjacent, in front, in back, below, beyond, nearby, there, here
  • Cause and Effect: accordingly, consequently, therefore, while, hence, thus