Writing Task - LEAFLETS AND INFORMATION SHEETS

These can be both FORMAL and INFORMAL; it depends on the target reader.

• Like ARTICLES you need a HEADING;
• Like REPORTS/PROPOSALS they need to be divided into SECTIONS with
subheadings.

FORMAL

The focus is on providing factual information and therefore, you need to use
tactful/diplomatic language:
e.g. INFO SHEET announcing major changes within your company over the
coming year:
Use language which reassures the public that very little inconvenience will be
caused.

INFORMAL

The focus is on being informative but more light-hearted/persuasive language is
required:

e.g. LEAFLET: “Write a leaflet encouraging young people to attend a
cultural/sporting event that you have helped to organise”.

Both leaflets and information sheets must include:

• A title which attracts the attention of the reader and states the content;
• An introduction which makes the reader want to continue reading;
• A main body divided into headed sections focusing on relevant information
   in the rubric;
• A brief conclusion where main points are summarised.

LAYOUT is important! Remember:

• Clear headings;
• Make sure writing is well spaced out on page;
• Use bullet points