Narratives, Accounts, and Reports

Narratives

Narratives can be personal or fictional. Ensure your story has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Setting the scene is essential. Use descriptive language to bring the story to life.
Develop your characters well. Describe their physical attributes, personality traits, and behaviours in the narrative.
Dialogues can make your narrative more realistic. Make sure you use quotation marks. Use colloquial language where appropriate to express natural conversations.
Keep the past, present, and future tenses clear to allow your reader to follow the chronology of the events.

An account is typically a first-hand experience or depiction of an event. Ensure your account is coherent and detailed.
Start with an introduction that provides a brief overview of the event you are describing.
Describe the event in chronological order. Useful phrases could be ‘Pada awalnya’ (At first), ‘Kemudian’ (Then), and ‘Akhirnya’ (Finally).
Highlight the significance of the event, how it affected you or those around you.

Reports are formal and objective; ensure that you stick to the facts and avoid personal opinions.
Structure your report with separate sections or paragraphs for each point or area of discussion.
Headings and subheadings are very helpful in organising your content and directing the reader’s attention.
Start with an introduction that gives a brief outline of what the report is about.
Include a conclusion or summary at the end to reinforce the primary points or findings.
Use precise and concise language. Remember to apply formal Indonesian language rules.

Keep the language and grammar accurate and appropriate for all writing types.
Stick to the word count limit given in the paper.
Always proofread your writing to check for any spelling or grammar errors.
Use a broad range of vocabulary to showcase your language skills.
Practice writing to familiarise yourself with the structure and flow of narratives, accounts, and reports.