EMI/ECTS in-house training�24-25 March, 2022
STATE UNIVERSITY OF SHIRAK(SUSH)
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Support for Innovative Methodology, Approaches and Tools for Teaching through the Medium of English in order to improve Educational Yield, Sustainability and Internationalization [SMARTI]
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Outline
General Overview of the Training Course/the mission of the training/
Question – Answer(Open and Close) with the Target Participants
The questions may touch upon the following issues:
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Outline
Introduction to key concepts, terms and abbreviations: Academic English, Academic Writing, General English, ESP, EMI, etc.
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Academic writing
Importance of Good Academic Writing
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Language
Evidence-based reasoning
Higher –order Thinking
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Writing with verbs�Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Academic Writing �with Special Reference to Reports, Minutes, Cover letters and Motivation letters
WHY ARE REPORTS IMPORTANT?
Common business document
Adaptable - used in many situations
Aids logical thinking/analysis
Often requested from junior staff
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What is the best format?
Formal reports can be “heavily' structured. Most reports are informal and use memo style. Headings should describe the content clearly, and be similar.
2. What is the best structure?
Most reports would be organized as follows:
Objective and background information
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TYPES OF REPORT
Short/long (10 pages)
Formal/informal
Routine/special
Public/private
Daily/weekly/monthly/annual
INFORMATION REPORTS
Organising and analysing particular information
To find out opinions or feelings of certain people
To investigate a situation or process, often when something has gone wrong
To provide evidence on which a decision can be based
RECOMMENDATION REPORT
Includes most features of information reports but also has an extra section
Advice on specific actions that could be taken to solve problem or implement peoples’ wishes/opinions
The writer has extra responsibility and must make some judgements
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REPORT WRITING
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Useful Phrases
Note: Don't use ‘I’. Use ’we' referring to your business organisation, Use the passive whenever possible. Avoid short use of verbs, e.g. use 'We have' instead of ‘We've'. Avoid colloquialisms and idioms.
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Presentation of Graphs, Charts �in the frame of reports
A graph is a mathematical diagram that depicts the relationship between two or more sets of numerical data over a period of time. Basic data is mainly represented through lines, curves, etc.
Charts, on the other hand, is a representation of datasets with the intent of making the user understand the information in a better manner.
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Types of Charts
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Example of a Line Graph
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DESCRIBING GRAPHS
on the x axis is … on the y axis we have
in this diagram, double circles mean
that … whereas black circles mean …
dashed lines mean
continuous lines mean …
time is represented by a dotted line.
dashed lines correspond to … whereas zig-zag lines mean …
these dotted curves are supposed to
there is a slight/gradual/sharp
… the curve rises rapidly, then reaches a
peak, and then forms a plateau
Useful phrases
…fluctuated mildly, a sharp increase,
reached a peak, rose steadily, a dramatic
and sudden fall /Intelligent Business,
2005
decrease in
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Cover Letter: Definition, Types and Structure
A cover/ covering letter is a short introduction letter accompanying your CV.
The purpose of a cover letter is to draw the reader’s attention to the most relevant aspects of your experience and persuade him/her to read your CV or application form.
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Types of Cover Letters
Application Letter: An application letter is written to apply for a specific job opening. This is a traditional cover letter that is sent with a resume to apply for a job.
Referral Cover Letter: A referral cover letter mentions the name of a person who has referred you to a job. This can be a great way to gain an employer’s interest, particularly if the individual providing the referral is known to the company you are interested in working for.
Letter of Interest: A letter of interest, also known as a prospecting letter, inquires about possible job openings at a particular company.
Networking letters request job search advice and assistance. These can be addressed to colleagues, to individuals you have met at Motivational Letter: It is written when applying for a course, an internship, an exchange programme position, focusing on benefits for yourself
Motivational Letter: It is written when applying for a course, an internship, an exchange programme position, focusing on benefits for yourself
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Structure
Paragraph 1 – The Introduction
Clearly state who you are and why you are writing.
State the position you are applying for and how you learned about it.
Mention (briefly) why you are interested in this position.
�Explain the skills and experiences you have, that will make you the best for the position.
Explain how your academic background and your professional experience make you a well-qualified candidate. If you have some practical work experience, point out your specific achievements and unique qualifications.
If you do not have directly related experience, think about the skills you have gained throughout your professional life and how those could relate to the duties of the position you are applying for. Your goal should be to make the potential employer want to learn more, which will lead him/her to your CV.
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Structure
Demonstrate that you have done some research about this organisation.
Search the company’s website, look in industry periodicals and talk to any contact that might give you inside information. Show that you have taken some time to think about this position and put some effort into this letter.
Conclusion
Restate your interest and enthusiasm
Summarize what YOU can do for THEM and how the company will benefit from hiring you.
Indicate your desire for a personal interview to further discuss this opportunity and make sure that you include your telephone number and any special instructions to reach you.
Write that you will follow up with a telephone call on a specific date at a specific time and then make sure that you do so!
Mention the enclosed CV
Finish by thanking them for their attention and express a desire to meet them sometime in the near future.
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��What to include when writing meeting minutes (Deduce a sample)
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�1 Date and time of the meeting. ...
2 Names of the participants. ...
3 Purpose of the meeting. ...
4 Agenda items and topics discussed. ...
5 Action items. ...
6 Next meeting date and place. ...
�Please make sure to include full information of all meeting contents.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-meeting-minutes
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�“M. Nalbandyan State Univeristy of Shirak”Foundation (SUSh)
Address: P. Sevak 4, Gyumri 3126, Armenia�Phone: +374 312 69494 �Fax: +374 312 34469�
website: www.shsu.am
Thank you for your attention!
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