“Many formal analytical reports are written in English but for readers who speak
“Many formal analytical reports are written in English but for readers who speak many different languages and come from many different countries and cultures. Go online and find Websites for organizations that have an international audience. Organizations of interest might include the following (you can add to this list with other organizations related to your major or career):
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
Doctors Without Borders
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
Society for Technical Communication (STC)
United Nations
World Health Organization (WHO)
Look for the “publications” tab or other links that give you access to the organization’s published reports. Select a report, and analyze it based on the material from Chapter 21.
Can you determine the type of analysis (causal; comparative; feasibility; some combination)?
Why do you think the writer(s) chose this approach for an international audience?
In addition, analyze the report for features such as structure and organization, word choice, formatting, use of visuals, levels of politeness, and media format (PDF, hyperlinked Web page, or other).
What conclusions can you draw about effective writing and design practices for formal reports that have an international audience?
Make sure to include a link to or attachment of the reports you analyze so that your classmates may review it as well.”
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