Writing

 
This topic will give you some knowledge about essay writing and its format. 
 
1.1

 Different Types of Writing

 
  • In this part, the writing can be one of the following:
  1. Email
  2. Review
  3. Journal
  4. Processes & Procedures
  5. Letters (Informal & Formal)
  6. Report
  7. Postcard
  8. Stories (Narrative, descriptive)
  • Below are some formats of the essay writing:
 

Email

 
  • People write emails to exchange digital messages using digital devices such as computers and mobile phones.
 
Write the sender’s and receiver’s email addresses.

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]
Include the subject line. Subject: Trainee Recruit
Give an informal salutation. Hello Big Hiit,

Introduction:

State the purpose.

    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.

Body (The details):

Give details of the purpose.

    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...)

Conclusion:

State your feelings and hopes. 

End with a note of thank you.

    I hope to hear good news from your company. Thank you for your time and have a good rest of your day.

 

Regards,

Trainee 2
 
 

Review

 
  • 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.

  • Here are some tips and techniques that can be used to answer this type of essay:

  1. Think of a catchy, suitable title for your review.
  2. Introduce what you are reviewing - a book, film, occasion, place.
  3. Describe in more detail what you are reviewing. 
  4. Conclude with your negative or positive opinion, recommendations, suggestions. 
 

Report of Survey

 
  • 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:
  1. Find out why the survey was carried out.
  2. State who the survey respondents are.
  3. Find the highest and lowest percentage or number.
  4. Make comparisons between data found. 
  5. Analyze the information.
  6. State your suggestions or recommendations. 
 

Informal Letters

 
  • 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:
 

34, Jalan Puri,

Taman Warisan,

65790, Petaling Jaya.

Sender's address
6 Mac 2021. Date
   
Dearest Alice, Salutation
   
 

 

Introductory paragraph 
   
   
 

 

State the reason for writing
   
   
 

 

Body of the letter
   
 

 

Give necessary details
   
 

 

Concluding paragraph
   
Your friend, Complimentary close
Jesica Signature
   

 

 

Formal Letters

 
  • 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:
 

Roy Pettyson,

No.3, Taman Jaya,

89790, Petaling Jaya.

Sender's name and address
   

Celine Mayor,

The Penguins Book,

89790, Kuala Lipis,

Pahang.                                                                                                                                                                              25 June 2021. 

Recipient's designation and address

Date

   
Dear Sir/Maam,  Salutation
   
Complaint on the Inequality of Gender Portrayal in The Dawn Saga Subject
   
 

 

Introductory paragraph
   
 

 

Body of the letter: State your reason for writing
   
 

 

Give evidence/ suggestions/ opinion/etc
   
 

 

Conclude the letter
   
   
Thank you.   
   
Yours faithfully,  Complimentary close
Roy Signature
(ROY PETTYSON) Name in capital letters + position
AVID READER