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The document provides guidance on writing the introduction section of a report on the sleeping habits of young Singaporeans. The introduction should state that the purpose of the report is to investigate reasons for their late sleeping and make recommendations to encourage earlier sleep. It provides background information from a newspaper article noting health concerns about late sleeping. The report was commissioned by the Health Promotion Board director. Questionnaires and research were used to gather information on youth sleep habits, activities, and awareness of consequences. The report scope covers respondents and three aspects of late sleeping.

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Lesson Plan On Report Writing 3 of 4

The document provides guidance on writing the introduction section of a report on the sleeping habits of young Singaporeans. The introduction should state that the purpose of the report is to investigate reasons for their late sleeping and make recommendations to encourage earlier sleep. It provides background information from a newspaper article noting health concerns about late sleeping. The report was commissioned by the Health Promotion Board director. Questionnaires and research were used to gather information on youth sleep habits, activities, and awareness of consequences. The report scope covers respondents and three aspects of late sleeping.

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Appendix B Handout on Report Writing

Report Writing - Introduction There has been increasing concern over the sleeping habits of young Singaporeans. The Straits Times published a newspaper article by Jessica Jaganathan entitled Sleepless in Singapore on June 15, 2007. This article has generated concern about the sleeping habits of many Singaporeans, and, in particular, school-going youths. These late-night sleeping patterns may have detrimental effects on a persons mental and physical health. The Health Promotion Board is concerned about young Singaporeans late-night sleeping patterns. You have been asked to lead a team to gather more information about the situation with the aim of coming up with a campaign to encourage more young Singaporeans to have sufficient sleep. The report has been commissioned by Dr John Cheng, the Director of Youth Health Division, Health Promotion Board. You have decided to look into the following aspects of the issue: youths sleeping habits, their nocturnal activities, and their awareness of the consequences of late-night sleeping. You designed a questionnaire and conducted the survey on 1,000 school-going youths. You also read several other newspaper articles and various health journals.

Based the information given, write the Introduction of a report and include the following details: Title of report Introduction section of the report (including the following): o Purpose o Background o Method of investigation o Scope

Sherrie Lee
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LESSON PLAN: WRITING THE INTRODUCTION OF A REPORT

A Report on _________________________________________________________

1. _______________________

1.1________________________ The purpose of this report _______________________________________________. The report will also ____________________________________________________.

__________________________ An article in _____________________________ by Jessica Jaganathan claimed that ____________________________________________________________________. _________________________________ is concerned about ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________. The report has been ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________.

__________________________ Questionnaires ________________________________________________________. References ___________________________________________________________.

__________________________

Apart from ____________________, this report _____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________.

LESSON PLAN: WRITING THE INTRODUCTION OF A REPORT Suggested Answer A Report on the Sleeping Habits of Young Singaporeans

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to investigate reasons behind young Singaporeans habit of sleeping late. The report will also make recommendation on how to get teenagers to sleep earlier

1.2 Background An article in The Straits Times (June 15, 2007) by Jessica Jaganathan claimed that Singaporeans are sleeping less and this may have detrimental effects on a persons mental and physical health. The Health Promotion Board is concerned about the latenight sleeping habits of young Singaporeans. The report has been commissioned by Dr John Cheng, the Director of Youth Health Division, Health Promotion Board.

1.3 Methods of investigation Questionnaires were issued to 1000 school-going youth. References were also made to newspaper articles and various health journals.

1.4 Scope Apart from respondents profile, the report looks into three possible reasons for young Singaporeans late-night sleeping habit: sleeping habits, nocturnal activities, and an awareness of the consequences of late-night sleeping.

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