Writing Flowchart Reports

Writing Flowchart Reports

Introduction

1. Write one sentence that paraphrases the question statement. 2. Write a trend sentence with TWO parts.

Paragraph Two

This paragraph must describe and compare the information in the FIRST part of your trend. Write sentences that describe, compare, and summarise the information connected to the first main part of the trend sentence in the introduction. Do not write any opinions! 1. Describe step one and compare it to another part of the diagram. 2. Describe the next few steps and compare it to something else. 3. Describe another step that shows something new and compare it to something else. 4. Describe another step of the diagram and compare it to something else and try to write about 6 or 7 sentences.

Paragraph Three

This paragraph must describe the information in the SECOND part of your trend. Write sentences that describe, compare, and summarise the information connected to the second main part of the trend sentence in the introduction. Do not write any opinions! 1. Describe the next step and compare it to another part of the diagram. 2. Describe a step that is the same and compare it to something else. 3. Describe a step that is different and compare it to something else. 4. Describe another step of the diagram and compare it to something else and try to write about 6 or 7 sentences.

Conclusion

1. Write one sentence that paraphrases your ideas in the trend sentence from the introduction.

Gaining Work Experience Prior to Graduation Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows how gaining work experience prior to graduation helps university students to succeed in getting their first job.

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Gaining work experience prior to graduation helps university students to succeed in getting their first job. For this reason, some universities insist that all students must complete a Work Experience Requirement. The trend suggests that completing the following six stages will result in students gaining work experience before graduation from university. The process begins with the Application stage. Students review an approved list of workplaces and submit applications to places where they would like to work. Next is the Approval stage. When students receive an acceptance letter, they give it to the professor for approval. The third stage, which is labelled as Schedule, requires a student to arrange their work schedule. The student should work at least 10 hours a week over 20 weeks. Reports are next. The student must complete a Weekly Report Form and turn it into the professor every Friday. The fifth stage, Evaluation, takes place during the final workweek. Students participate in an evaluation meeting with their work supervisor, who submits an Evaluation Form. The last stage requires that a student submit a Final Report before the last week of the spring semester.

By following these stages and subsequently submitting the final report, the student receives credit from the university.

Production of Coloured Plastic Paper Clips Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows the production of coloured plastic paper clips in a small factory.

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There are four main stages in the production of plastic paper clips from this small factory. The trend suggests that two of these stages involve actual preparation of the clips, while the other two consist of quality control before the clips are sent out from the factory to the retailers to be sold to the public.

To begin with, molten plastic is poured into three different moulds depending on the colour required. The colours are red, blue, and yellow. Once these clips emerge from the moulds a quality control machine checks them for strength. Unsatisfactory clips are rejected.

In the third stage in the process, the clips are stored by hand into two groups, mixed and single colours. When this stage is complete the groups are checked a second time to ensure that the colour mixtures are divided correctly into single colours and mixed colour batches.

Finally, the clips are packed and dispatched to the markets.

Waste Paper Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows the process of how waste paper is recycled.

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The flowchart shows how waste paper is recycled. It is clear that there are six distinct stages in this process, from the initial collection of waste paper to the eventual production of usable paper.

At the first stage in the paper recycling process, waste paper is collected either from paper banks, where members of the public leave their used paper or directly from businesses. This paper is then sorted by hand and separated according to its grade, with any paper that is not suitable for recycling being removed. Next, the graded paper is transported to a paper mill.

Stages four and five of the process both involve cleaning. The paper is cleaned and pulped, and foreign objects such as staples are taken out. Following this, all remnants of ink and glue are removed from the paper at the de-inking stage.

Finally, the pulp can be processed in a papermaking machine, which makes the end product as usable paper.

Manufacturing Process Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows a manufacturing and feedback process from assembly to sales.

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The flowchart shows a complex manufacturing and feedback process from assembly to sales. It is clearly shown in this multi-stage flowchart that there are two main “flows” in the processing of these manufactured goods, the Manufacturing Process Line, and the Information Feedback Line.

On the Manufacturing Process Line, the raw materials and their components are identified at the first stage. From here the line continues onto the storage, production, and assembly stages. Next, come the inspection and testing stages. Here the products are examined for flaws or problems. Lastly, the goods are packaged, dispatched, and shipped to outlets for sales.

On the Information Feedback Line, the product flow begins at the product research stage. From here it moves onto the design stage. At this stage, the two lines converge, and the design line moves to the planning stage. More information feedback comes to the design stage form the testing and sales stages, while the Information Feedback Line continues onto the advertising and packaging stages. Finally, the last stage in this line is market research.

To sum up, this multi-stage flowchart shows that there are two main flows for these manufactured goods.

Glass Bottle Containers Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows how glass-bottle containers are produced and recycled.

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The diagram shows two types of processes involving glass. One shows how to produce glass containers, while the other one shows how to recycle glass containers. The trend suggests that both procedures involve multiple steps that must be done in this order to complete each of the tasks.

The first step in the glass production process is to mix the various materials together. The mixed products are sand, soda ash, limestone, and other chemicals. After that, all these mixed materials are melted together under a high temperature of approximately 1500 degrees Celsius. This is done so, in a glass furnace. The third step involves blowing molten glass into a glass container shape. Finally, each glass container is formed.

There are five steps that can be seen in the second process for glass recycling. The first step begins with the collection of used glass. The next step involves the sorting of all this glass according to their differences in colour. After the sorting step, the glass will be washed, and any impurities will be removed in order to purify the glass. Following this, the crushing and melting take place, with the end result being a newly formed glassmoulded product.

Overall, the diagram shows how glass is made and recycled in two different multi-stage processes.

The Consequences of Deforestation Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows the consequence of deforestation.

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The flowchart shows what typically occurs as a consequence of deforestation. The trend suggests that when trees are removed, there are four main immediate effects, which eventually result in flooding, topsoil erosion, a loss of biodiversity and increased drought.

One effect of the clear-cutting of forests is soil which can be compacted by heavy equipment. The result hard, ‘baked’ soil contributes to the runoff of rainwater and, eventually, flooding. Another consequence of logging is a reduction in the number of roots holding the soil together. This leads to soil erosion. As a consequence, the quality and variety of vegetation can be compromised.

The third immediate effect is burning, both deliberate and accidental leading to an increased risk of forest fires. The waste that remains after logging is destroyed and the microorganisms that feed on this material are lost. This leads to degraded vegetation and less biodiversity. The final consequence is a reduction in the number of moisture plants returning to the air. Because there is less moisture in the air, there is less precipitation and an increased incidence of drought. This too reduces plant growth and ultimately results in degraded vegetation and a loss of biodiversity.

Overall, there are four main consequences of deforestation that have been shown in the flowchart.

University Entry Flowchart Sample

The flowchart shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates.

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The flowchart shows the various steps that a high school student must follow to enter university. The trend suggests that there are three main steps, with several sub-steps, involved in this application process.

Once the students’ high school diploma has been obtained, they need to complete an application for university entrance. This can be downloaded from the university website, and the completed application should then be sent to the administration. Applicants will receive a reply within two weeks, either a provisional acceptance or a rejection acceptance. If a rejection is received, students can either cancel their application altogether or complete an application for an alternative course, sending it back to the administration office once it is complete, again.

A provisional acceptance means that more documentation is required. Applicants in this situation should complete the additional documentation, and then submit the application to the office. When acceptance is received, the applicant should complete the enrollment form and select which subjects they wish to undertake, followed by registering with the dean. When all of this is completed, the applicant may enter the university of their choosing.

Overall, the steps involved to gain access to university are quite straightforward, if they are done successfully in the order that they are given in the chart.

How to Become a Medical Doctor Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows how to become a medical doctor.

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The flowchart shows the steps that are needed to become a medical doctor. The trend suggests that there are six steps to become a doctor, while if a candidate wishes to specialize, then there are seven steps. If a university student wishes to become a doctor the first step is to complete a bachelor’s degree. Then that person would need to go to medical school. Both of these steps would take a minimum of eight years. When the bachelor’s degree and the medical school courses are complete, the candidate would then need to complete an internship program at a hospital that could take anywhere from three to seven years. If specialization is wanted, then the candidate would need to complete a fellowship in their specific specialization for a period of one to three years, followed by passing the exams and receiving a licence. If no specialization is wanted, then the student needs to pass his or her licensing exams. The final step to becoming a doctor is to receive a medical licence. The total time to become a doctor would be no less than about twelve years, to a maximum of about nineteen years if specialization is wanted. Overall, this flowchart shows the steps and time that are needed to become a doctor with or without specialization.

ACME Recruitment Process Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below shows how the ACME Corporation recruits new employees.

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The flowchart shows the process of how the ACME Corporation hires new workers. The trend suggests that there are numerous steps in the recruitment process at the company based on whether or not the applicant meets, or does not meet, the basic qualifications to be hired and a period of probation. First, the applicant must submit his or her application followed by their attendance at a qualifying interview. If the applicant meets the basic qualifications established by the Acme Corporation, then the recruit will be asked to take an aptitude test. If these qualifications are not met, then the recruit will not be employed. Once the recruit has been employed for a six-month period of probation a six-month evaluation process will follow. If the recruit has failed this probation, their employment will end. After this year of probation and evaluation, the recruit is either recommended for a permanent position or rejected with no offer of employment. Overall, the Acme Corporation has a rigorous recruitment process in place with many stages that need to be followed over the course of at least one year.

Newspaper Production Flowchart Sample

The diagram below shows the newspaper production process.

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The diagram shows a flowchart explaining the production process for a newspaper. The trend suggests that there are many complicated steps in the production of a newspaper involving advanced machinery, computers, laser-guided vehicles, and robots. At the first stage, the newspaper is compiled by the journalists at the main headquarters and then the final version of the paper will be transmitted to the printing centre. At the centre, the pages arrive by facsimile and are converted into photographic film negatives. At the fifth stage in this process, the printing plates are used in the printing presses. At the next stage, laser-guided vehicles are programmed by a computer, used to collect reels of paper, and they remove any damaged paper from the reels. After the LGV’s have finished their jobs the reel is weighed, and it is then trimmed and prepared by robots. Finally, the reel is either taken to the press or the storage area. Overall, the production process of a newspaper involves many steps and is quite a complicated process involving several stages using technology.

How Laundry is Handled Flowchart Sample

The flowchart below explains how laundry is handled.

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The flowchart shows how a commercial laundry service works. There are eight main steps involved in the handling of laundry, and the number of steps depends on the type of laundry. The trend suggests the entire process is very similar for the two types of laundry. The only step that is a bit different is the level of dryness of the laundered fabric.

After the laundry is collected from suppliers, it is separated into towels and linen. Each sort of laundry is loaded into laundry bags, which are then transported and loaded into a laundry machine. Following that, the washing cycle begins, and it takes two hours from the start to its finish.

After washing, the water is partially drained from the laundry by pressing all the items, and the next stage is where towels are left to completely dry, and linen is left to only partially dry. The half-wet linen is then ironed, but the towels are not ironed at all. The final step, in this laundry cycle, includes both towels and linen when they are transported to the folding machine for final processing.

Overall, the eight steps show that the laundering and handling of towels and linen are quite similar, except for the drying and ironing parts that are shown at the end of the chart.

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