COMSATS University

Islamabad
Second Sessional Examination
Fall 2020
Subject: Report Writing Skills Course Code: HUM102
Time 3 Hours Total Marks: 40
Allowed:

Student Name: _____________________________ Registration Number: ______________________

Campus: ___________________________ Moderator Name: _________________________________

Declaration:I hereby declare that the paper submitted is the sole result of my own honest endeavors and that I
abide by academic integrity. If found guilty of violating the above, I shall be liable to procedures and consequences
thereof, as prescribed by the rules and regulations of COMSATS University Islamabad.

Question 1[10 marks, CLO 2]

Analyze in detail the given sample and identify the technical writing traits as observed
within the document.

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Question 2[10 marks, CLO 3]

Compare and contrast the structure of letter and email.

Question 3[10 marks, CLO 4]

Suppose that the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Commission have instructed
the University Administration to survey the prevailing situation with respect to COVID-19
and the number of cases being reported on daily basis. The Director of your respective
campus have asked you to carry out the survey to collect the statistics and present the
findings in the form of a response memorandum. State the purpose of writing this memo at
the outset. This should be followed by a summary of the requested information presenting
the whole university situation in a nutshell. Highlight some important examples where
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considered necessary. Suggest some suitable action to be taken in order to manage the
prevailing situation.

Question 4[10 marks, CLO 4]

Suppose that the university administration has decided to hold an online examination for
all students at the end of the semester. Although a document explaining the mechanism of
conducting the online exam has been shared with all students. However, you have identified
some questions which require some answers for the guidance of the students. Compose an
Inquiry letter to the Department of Student Affairs as an In-Charge Student Union. Follow
the appropriate format of a formal letter. Clarify your intent at the outset. State your
queries in the discussion section. Conclude with a precise note thanking your reader and
anticipating an explanatory response from their side.

Good luck!

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