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Jesus Calls the first disciples

HOMEWORK

Matthew 4:12-23

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Jesus specifically called twelve men to be his followers. The number is quite deliberate and seems to echo the twelve tribes of Israel.

Not all those who were called as Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, but these two sets of brothers – Peter and Andrew, and James and John – were. Matthew emphasises the immediate decision of these four men to follow Jesus’ invitation to follow him. This may be for theological and symbolic reasons – to show that Jesus expected his followers to be prompt and bold in their response to his message: they drop their nets and head off with Jesus right away. But, we can be entitled to believe that this story compresses a process of listening and responding that took some time for understanding of Jesus and his message to grow among those he called.

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The gospels tell us surprisingly little about the twelve men whom Jesus called. Again, we are left to our imagination. These four fishermen worked in a prosperous industry whose products – salted fish – were traded internationally. To be a successful fisherman in Galilee, you would benefit from some business skills, maybe language proficiency (some Greek to promote international trade) in addition to their own Aramaic, and an ability to organise boats, men, time and money.

We can suspect that Jesus saw in these four Galilean fishermen ideal candidates to be trained for another task – spreading a message about the kingdom of God.

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“Hard writing makes easy reading.”

Anonymous The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

Procrastination

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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

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Think positively and get started.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

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Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

When writing a report, always: •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

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Present information, not an argument.

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Engage in analytical thinking.

Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

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Use numbered headings and subheadings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

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Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

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Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

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Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

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Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

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Work at the times you work best.

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Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

•

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

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Number each page.

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Proof-read your work carefully.

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Work as part of a study group.

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The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

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When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

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The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

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The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

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A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

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List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

Presentation

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Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

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A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible: •

Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic. A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

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Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

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Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

•

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

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Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these:

Get organised

A report should contain three sections:

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Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

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Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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Procrastination

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

When writing a report, always: • Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

• Present information, not an argument.

• Engage in analytical thinking.

• Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

• Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

• Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

• Number each page.

• Proof-read your work carefully.

A report should contain three sections: • The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

• The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

• The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated • Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Work at the times you work best.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

• Work as part of a study group.

• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

School Name

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

Presentation You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

Notes • Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

• A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible: • Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

• Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

• Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

• Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

• Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these:

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• A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

• A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

• Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

• List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

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Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

When writing a report, always:

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

•

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

•

Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

•

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

•

Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

•

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

•

Present information, not an argument.

•

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Number each page.

•

Proof-read your work carefully.

•

•

•

Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

•

Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

•

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

•

Work at the times you work best.

•

Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

•

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

Work as part of a study group.

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

•

When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

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•

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

Get organised

A report should contain three sections: •

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Study Tips The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

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Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

•

Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

•

After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

•

Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

•

Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

•

Think positively and get started.

•

Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

•

Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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Jesus Calls the first disciples

HOMEWORK

Matthew 4:12-23

18

Jesus specifically called twelve men to be his followers. The number is quite deliberate and seems to echo the twelve tribes of Israel.

Not all those who were called as Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, but these two sets of brothers – Peter and Andrew, and James and John – were. Matthew emphasises the immediate decision of these four men to follow Jesus’ invitation to follow him. This may be for theological and symbolic reasons – to show that Jesus expected his followers to be prompt and bold in their response to his message: they drop their nets and head off with Jesus right away.

But, we can be entitled to believe that this story compresses a process of listening and responding that took some time for understanding of Jesus and his message to grow among those he called.

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GOALS FOR THE WEEK

The gospels tell us surprisingly little about the twelve men whom Jesus called. Again, we are left to our imagination. These four fishermen worked in a prosperous industry whose products – salted fish – were traded internationally. To be a successful fisherman in Galilee, you would benefit from some business skills, maybe language proficiency (some Greek to promote international trade) in addition to their own Aramaic, and an ability to organise boats, men, time and money. We can suspect that Jesus saw in these four Galilean fishermen ideal candidates to be trained for another task – spreading a message about the kingdom of God.

Prayer

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Lord, help me to realise my gifts for leadership and service. Amen.

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Study Tips Procrastination

Presentation

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

When writing a report, always:

•

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

Present information, not an argument.

•

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

•

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

•

Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

•

Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

•

Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

•

Number each page.

•

Work at the times you work best.

•

Proof-read your work carefully.

•

Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

•

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

•

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

•

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible: •

•

Get organised

•

A report should contain three sections:

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Work as part of a study group.

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When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

•

Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

•

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

•

Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

•

Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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Get started •

Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

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Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

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After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

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Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

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Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

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Think positively and get started.

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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Writing reports “Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

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Matthew 4:12-23

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Jesus specifically called twelve men to be his followers. The number is quite deliberate and seems to echo the twelve tribes of Israel. Not all those who were called as Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, but these two sets of brothers – Peter and Andrew, and James and John – were.

Matthew emphasises the immediate decision of these four men to follow Jesus’ invitation to follow him. This may be for theological and symbolic reasons – to show that Jesus expected his followers to be prompt and bold in their response to his message: they drop their nets and head off with Jesus right away.

But, we can be entitled to believe that this story compresses a process of listening and responding that took some time for understanding of Jesus and his message to grow among those he called.

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Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

When writing a report, always: •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

Present information, not an argument.

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

Get organised

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

•

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

Work at the times you work best.

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

•

Number each page.

•

•

Proof-read your work carefully.

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

Work as part of a study group.

•

When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

•

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

•

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

The content focuses on facts not opinions.

Get started

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

•

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

•

After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

•

Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

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Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

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Think positively and get started.

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Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

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Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

•

Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

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A report should contain three sections:

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Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

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Writing reports

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

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Study notes

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The gospels tell us surprisingly little about the twelve men whom Jesus called. Again, we are left to our imagination. These four fishermen worked in a prosperous industry whose products – salted fish – were traded internationally. To be a successful fisherman in Galilee, you would benefit from some business skills, maybe language proficiency (some Greek to promote international trade) in addition to their own Aramaic, and an ability to organise boats, men, time and money. We can suspect that Jesus saw in these four Galilean fishermen ideal candidates to be trained for another task – spreading a message about the kingdom of God.

Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic. A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

•

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

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Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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PRAYER

Jesus Calls the first disciples

HOMEWORK

Matthew 4:12-23

18

Jesus specifically called twelve men to be his followers. The number is quite deliberate and seems to echo the twelve tribes of Israel. Not all those who were called as Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, but these two sets of brothers – Peter and Andrew, and James and John – were.

Matthew emphasises the immediate decision of these four men to follow Jesus’ invitation to follow him. This may be for theological and symbolic reasons – to show that Jesus expected his followers to be prompt and bold in their response to his message: they drop their nets and head off with Jesus right away.

But, we can be entitled to believe that this story compresses a process of listening and responding that took some time for understanding of Jesus and his message to grow among those he called.

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The gospels tell us surprisingly little about the twelve men whom Jesus called. Again, we are left to our imagination. These four fishermen worked in a prosperous industry whose products – salted fish – were traded internationally. To be a successful fisherman in Galilee, you would benefit from some business skills, maybe language proficiency (some Greek to promote international trade) in addition to their own Aramaic, and an ability to organise boats, men, time and money. We can suspect that Jesus saw in these four Galilean fishermen ideal candidates to be trained for another task – spreading a message about the kingdom of God.

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Lord, help me to realise my gifts for leadership and service. Amen.

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Teacher Signature

Study Tips “Hard writing makes easy reading.”

Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done.

It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

• Present information, not an argument.

• Engage in analytical thinking.

• Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

• Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

• Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Number each page.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

A report should contain three sections: • The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

• The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

The content focuses on facts not opinions.

• The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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• Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

• Proof-read your work carefully.

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• Work at the times you work best.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

• Work as part of a study group.

• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

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• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

Presentation You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

locations or events.

• List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

• Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

• A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible: • Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

• Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

Term One

• Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

• Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

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• Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: • A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

• A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

• Maps are charts to show special features,

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Procrastination

When writing a report, always: • Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

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Notes

Writing reports

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

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Life tip “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” Joseph Addison

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How to read a textbook Lets face it, it can be hard to read a text book!

Before long, your mind is drifting to what you’ll do on the weekend or what’s on the menu for lunch!

SQRW is a four-step strategy that will help you to stay focused, think about what you’re reading and – most importantly – remember the key points.

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2. Having questions in mind as you read will give you a purpose for reading and help you to stay focused. You may already have questions from your teacher. If not, form questions yourself by changing each chapter subheading, key points from your class notes or summary points at the end of the chapter into a question. Use words like ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘where’, ‘why’ and ‘how’.

3. Read the section with your questions in mind.

4. Write each question down and as you read, fill in the answers. Complete the questions for the first subheading before you survey, question, read and write for the next subheading, and so on.

THURSDAY

Clever tip: Make regular use of the index and glossary pages at the back of your textbooks.

Use the index to locate information and the glossary to look up words that you don’t understand.

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Notes

Writing reports

Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

When writing a report, always: • •

Get motivated •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

Present information, not an argument.

•

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

•

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

•

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Number each page.

•

Proof-read your work carefully.

A report should contain three sections: •

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

•

Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

•

Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

•

Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

•

•

Get organised •

Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

•

•

Work at the times you work best.

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

•

Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

•

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

•

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

Work as part of a study group.

•

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

•

When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started

•

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

•

Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

•

Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

•

After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

•

Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

•

Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

•

Think positively and get started.

•

Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

•

Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Term One

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Wednesday 20 January Friday 9 April

OPENBOOK HOWDEN

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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Life tip

HOMEWORK

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

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Get motivated • Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

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Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Work at the times you work best.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

• Work as part of a study group.

• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

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Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

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Writing reports

Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated

When writing a report, always: • Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

• Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Present information, not an argument.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Engage in analytical thinking.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

• Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

• Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

• Number each page.

• Proof-read your work carefully.

A report should contain three sections: • The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

• The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

• The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Work at the times you work best.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible: • Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

• Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

• Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

• Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these:

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• A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

• A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

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• Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

• List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

• Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

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• A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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• Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

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• Work as part of a study group.

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• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

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• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

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Procrastination

Get motivated • Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated • Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Work at the times you work best.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

• Work as part of a study group.

• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

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TUESDAY

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STUDY NOTE

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

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Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Work at the times you work best.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

• Work as part of a study group.

• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

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“Hard writing makes easy reading.”

Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done.

It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

Get motivated •

When writing a report, always: Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

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Present information, not an argument.

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Engage in analytical thinking.

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Use numbered headings and subheadings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

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Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

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Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

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Work at the times you work best.

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

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Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

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Work as part of a study group.

Proof-read your work carefully.

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When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

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The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

Get organised

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Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

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Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

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A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

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Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

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List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

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Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

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A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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Think positively and get started.

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Writing reports

Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

When writing a report, always: •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

•

Present information, not an argument.

•

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

•

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

•

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Number each page.

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Proof-read your work carefully.

A report should contain three sections:

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Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

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Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised •

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

•

Work at the times you work best.

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Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

Work as part of a study group.

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When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

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The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

The content focuses on facts not opinions.

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Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

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Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

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The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

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After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

•

Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

•

Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

•

Think positively and get started.

‘School name’

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

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An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

•

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

•

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

•

Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

•

Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Get started

Term One Wednesday 20 January - Friday 9 April

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

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Matthew emphasises the immediate decision of these four men to follow Jesus’ invitation to follow him. This may be for theological and symbolic reasons – to show that Jesus expected his followers to be prompt and bold in their response to his message: they drop their nets and head off with Jesus right away.

But, we can be entitled to believe that this story compresses a process of listening and responding that took some time for understanding of Jesus and his message to grow among those he called.

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The gospels tell us surprisingly little about the twelve men whom Jesus called. Again, we are left to our imagination. These four fishermen worked in a prosperous industry whose products – salted fish – were traded internationally. To be a successful fisherman in Galilee, you would benefit from some business skills, maybe language proficiency (some Greek to promote international trade) in addition to their own Aramaic, and an ability to organise boats, men, time and money. We can suspect that Jesus saw in these four Galilean fishermen ideal candidates to be trained for another task – spreading a message about the kingdom of God.

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Study notes Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

When writing a report, always: •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

Present information, not an argument.

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

Get organised

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

•

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

Work at the times you work best.

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

•

Number each page.

•

•

Proof-read your work carefully.

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

Work as part of a study group.

•

When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

•

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

•

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

The content focuses on facts not opinions.

Get started

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

•

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

•

After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

•

Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

•

Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

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Think positively and get started.

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Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

•

•

Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

•

Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

•

A report should contain three sections:

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Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

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Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

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Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic. A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

•

Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

•

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

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When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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Procrastination

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

When writing a report, always: • Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

• Present information, not an argument.

• Engage in analytical thinking.

• Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

• Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

• Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

• Number each page.

• Proof-read your work carefully.

A report should contain three sections: • The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

• The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

• The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated • Give yourself a reason to be motivated. Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

• Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

• Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

• Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised • Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

• Work at the times you work best.

• Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

• Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

• Work as part of a study group.

• When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

Get started • Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

• Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

• After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

• Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

• Think positively and get started.

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

Presentation You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

• Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

• A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Notes

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible: • Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

• Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

• Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

• Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

• Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: • A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

• A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

• Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

• List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

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Albert Einstein

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Study Tips Procrastination

Presentation

“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

When writing a report, always: •

Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

•

Present information, not an argument.

•

Engage in analytical thinking.

•

Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

•

Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

•

Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

•

Number each page.

•

Proof-read your work carefully.

A report should contain three sections:

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Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

•

Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

Get organised •

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

•

Work at the times you work best.

•

Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

•

Work as part of a study group.

•

When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

•

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.

The content focuses on facts not opinions.

•

Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

•

Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

•

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

•

After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

•

Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

•

Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

•

Think positively and get started.

‘School name’

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

•

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

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Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

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Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

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Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

•

A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

•

Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

•

List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

•

Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

•

A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Term One

Get started

Wednesday 27 January - Friday 9 April

When you succeed in tackling tasks that you find daunting, you are building skills of determination and perseverance that will stand you in good stead for life.

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Writing reports The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

JANUARY 2021

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Writing reports

Procrastination

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“Hard writing makes easy reading.” Anonymous

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar

You’ve probably been told not to “judge a book by it’s cover” but the truth is that people still do, and good presentation is essential for effective communication.

The aim of a report is to inform the reader as clearly and succinctly as possible. A good report should be easy for the reader to scan quickly.

The ability to write a report is an essential skill for professionals in all fields. Here we present some general guidelines, but you should check with your teacher for more detail on what is expected.

When writing a report, always:

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that needs to be done. It can be hard to start tasks that appear challenging, but there are things that you can do to make it easier to get the job done.

Get motivated •

Give yourself a reason to be motivated.

Set yourself some goals. Work toward a career aspiration or simply give yourself a reward when you achieve a task.

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Engage in analytical thinking.

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Set reasonable standards that you can meet.

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Use numbered headings and sub-headings, short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where appropriate.

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Motivate yourself to work on a task by deciding that you’ll give it a go even if you can’t do it perfectly.

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Use tables, graphs, maps, diagrams and illustrations wherever possible.

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Have a study buddy to keep you accountable.

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Use a formal style, consistent and appropriate formatting and neat presentation.

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Present information, not an argument.

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Allow generous spacing between elements to ensure that separate parts stand out clearly.

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Number each page.

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Proof-read your work carefully.

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The introduction contains a lead-in sentence to state the topic and a short description and definition of the subject.

The body contains subheadings addressing different aspects of the subject. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. The content focuses on facts not opinions.

The conclusion summarises the information presented without presenting any new information. It answers the question stated in the topic of the introduction.

An information report can take on many different formats. Double-check with you teacher that you have followed the correct structure.

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Use subheadings to clearly identify each topic.

A reader should be able to read only your subheadings and get a good overview of your content.

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Carefully choose fonts that are clear, easy to read and stylish. Comical or especially artistic fonts are not appropriate for formal written work. Choose one, two, or at the most, three, different fonts – one for all headings, one for all body text and one for all labels. Use black ink for body text and a dark colour or black for headings and labels.

Get organised •

Draw up a study calendar, prioritise the tasks that you have to do and stick to it.

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Use a header to identify the title and author and a footer for page numbers.

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Work at the times you work best.

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Commit yourself to completing a task once you have started it.

Include a title page with details of the title, topic, author, class and teacher.

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Break large tasks into small manageable parts.

A report should contain three sections: •

Whether you are preparing a short essay in class or a massive report after a semester of work, there are some tips that you can use to ensure that your message is communicated as clearly as possible:

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Work as part of a study group.

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When you find a task challenging, get help from teachers, other students or your parents.

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Charts and tables are a useful way of presenting information so it is easier for the reader to understand. Make use of formats like these: •

A flow chart is useful for a series of steps or a process where one link leads to another.

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A bar chart is good for displaying information that needs to be compared.

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Maps are charts to show special features, locations or events.

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List charts are ideal for listing items based on a theme.

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Tables are a useful way to organise information like numbers, data or facts in rows and columns.

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A pie chart displays data by dividing a whole into its sections.

Find a book or a published report or presentation with a format that you find appealing and take note of design ideas that you could incorporate into your own work.

Term One Wednesday 20 January Friday 9 April

Get started •

Find a good place to work, free of distractions that might interfere with your work.

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Work on difficult and unpleasant tasks first.

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After you complete a difficult task, work on a task you find easier.

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Take breaks while you’re working so you don’t wear yourself down.

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Don’t wait for inspiration, just go through the motions and get on with it.

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Think positively and get started.

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