1.1 Preparing
Preparing is about setting yourself up to succeed, not fail. It means making sure you have:
what you need to be able to write (a computer or paper and pen)
a suitable place to write (where you won’t be continually interrupted or distracted)
enough time to tackle the task properly, without feeling rushed and pressured.
Activity 1 Different approaches for different tasks
Timing: Allow about 5 minutes
In light of the points above, make a list of the things you might do to prepare for each of the writing tasks.
Long report for work
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Discussion
Your answer may have included some of the following.
Letter to a friend
- Find a piece of paper and something to write with.
- Find somewhere to sit down and a surface on which to write.
Long report for work
- Think about how much time the task will take and when it must be handed in.
- Set aside that time in your schedule.
- Gather together any other pieces of information you may need (such as statistics or other reports).
- Make sure you have access to a computer or a pen and paper.
- Find a place to work where you won’t be disturbed.