Letter of Motivation 2021

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Writing a good letter of Motivation!

What types of
writing are there?

Types of Writing

1. Personal Writing;

2. Public Writing;

3. Creative Writing;

4. Social Writing;

5. Study Writing;

6. Institutional Writing:

Give examples of Personal Writing; personal opinions, feelings based on your own observations, experiences or opinions.

Ad 1. Personal writing examples

Diaries

Journals

Shopping lists

Reminders for oneself

Packing lists

Recipes

Give examples of Public Writing; publications with the purpose of expressing comments, ideas or concerns.

Ad 2. Public Writing Examples

Form filling

Applications (for membership)

Letters of:

- Enquiry

- Motivation

- Complaint

- Application

- Request

- To the editor

Give examples of Creative Writing.

Ad 3. Creative Writing

Poems

Short stories

Rhymes

Drama

Songs

Autobiography

Novels

Give examples of Social Writing; the purpose of social writing is social sharing.

Ad 4. Social Writing

Letters / emails / apps

Invitations

Instructions:

- To friends

- To family

Notes:

- Of condolence

- Of thanks

- Of congratulations

Give examples of study writing.

Ad 5. Study Writing

Making notes while reading

Taking notes from lectures

Making a card index

Summaries

Synopses

Reviews

Essays

Bibliographies

Reports of:

- Experiments

- Workshops

- Visits

Give examples of Institutional writing

Ad 6. Institutional Writing

Agendas
Applications

Minutes
Curriculum vitae

Specifications
Memoranda 

Reports

Prescriptions (doctors)

Reviews

Contracts

Business letters

Public notices

Advertisements

Emails

Posters

Instructions

Speeches

When do you have to write a Letter of Motivation?

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What do I need to mention in a motivational letter?

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What are you aspiring to be in the future?

5. Write the interest section of your CV for the following topics. Use adjective and noun combinations, the phrases in Italics and your own ideas.

a. Reading:Avid reader:

New York Times subscription. Particularly interested in reading about developments in science and economics.

b. Walking: Keen mountain-climber. Recently completed a five-day expedition in the French Alps. Currently attending a mountain leadership course.
c. Photography: Passionate photographer: currently attending evening classes to develop my photography skills. Excellent working knowledge of Photoshop software. Designed a website to display my best photographs.
d. School Social Coordinator: Active member of the student committee. Organised more than ten musical and cultural events. Responsibilities including booking acts to perform and organising the tickets sale.

Informal:

1. get

2. extra

3. want

4. need

5.talk about

6. get in touch with

7. about

8. make sure

9. give

10. tell

11. more

12. looking

13. ask for

14. show

 Formal :

1. receive

2. additional
3.  would like
4. require
5. discuss
6. contact
7. concerning/regarding
8. ensure
9. provide someone with
10. inform
11. further / greater
12. searching
13. request
14. demonstrate

Why is it important to do Research?

What do schools want?

Why do you want to study a Bachelors or Masters?

How will this study/programme benefit you?

How will this bachelor or master programme achieve this goal?

What is the argument in the final paragraph, why do you need it?

What is important to mention in the introduction?