How To Write An Article For An International Exam (CPE, CAE, FCE, IELTS,…)

CPE, CAE, FCE, IELTS or any other international examination, you are often asked to write an article. This can be either formal or informal and on a wide variety of topics. Take a minute to read the task(instructions) carefully and decide what to write and in which style. What do I have to write about? Who is the article for? How many paragraphs am I going to write? What kind of language should I use? Have into consideration that articles have two main purposes, to inform and to entertain/interest the reader. Ideally after going through your text, your readers should have the feeling that they have learnt something or at least that they have had a good time. It is always a good idea to start the article with an inviting title and a riveting introduction. Something that makes your public continue reading. It could be a question (that they will only be able to answer after reading the text), or something intended to caputure the reader´s imagination. You are free to be creative when choosing a title but make sure it reflects what the text is about.

Take your time to proofread. Check for spelling mistakes and see if you have to make any corrections. Make sure that you have used a wide variety of words and if you find one that has been used more than once, replace it for a synonym. Have I completed the task? Is my article well-organised? Have I used a wide range of vocabulary? Have I used different grammar tenses? Is all the article writen in the same style? Is the article interesting enough? 1. How long should a piece of writing be? It depends on the international examination. At CPE for example, it is between 250-350. It is important to read the instructions carefully, the expected number of words must be there. 2 What is the difference between an article and an essay? As I see it, an essay is more academic, usually written for a university/college class. An article is usually for a magazine or a blog, they can be formal or informal, the topics can be serious or trivial, they are intented to inform and also to entertain.

Provide two potential actions the organization can take in order to respond to the pressure, and describe the potential consequences of each response. Discuss the purpose of using a diagnostic instrument/model to help manage change. Describe the key aspects that an instrument/model should effectively identify or outline in order to facilitate change. Compare and contrast two different diagnostic tools presented in the textbook that you believe would work well to manage change in your industry or organization. Why are these the best tools for your industry or organization? Describe the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement. What is the purpose of each statement? Provide an example of a strong vision and mission statement used by an organization today. What qualities do these have that make them strong statements? Describe the attributes that make a vision meaningful to stakeholders. Discuss why a vision may need to change. Research visions from organizations in industries other than your own.

Find a vision statement that provides an engaging picture for the future of that organization and is detailed enough that external stakeholders can relate to it in a meaningful way. 1. Describe the company and its vison statement. 2. Discuss the attributes that make the vision meaningful. 3. Explain how the vision statement is appropriate for the organization and why the vision statement is appealing to stakeholders on both a cognitive and emotional level. 4. Evaluate whether or not the vision statement encourages organizational change. Provide rationale and examples to support your assessment. 5. Compare and contrast this vision to that of a successful vision in your field, industry, or organization. How do the attributes for a vision in your field or industry differ from those in other fields or industries? Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Discuss the reasons why stakeholders resist the implementation of change. What are some of the signs indicating that there is a resistance to change within an organization? Discuss three different approaches that managers can use to address or minimize resistance to the implementation of change. What determines the approach an effective manager uses with stakeholders? What approaches would be best received by stakeholders in your industry or organization? Research current change models used by organizations to facilitate change. Compare and contrast two models. Describe the overall approach and goal of each model. What are the similarities and differences? Identify a change model that would effectively help implement change in your industry or organization. Outline the strategy you would implement. In order for managers to respond effectively to environmental or organizational pressures that can be disruptive to an organization, they must implement clear intervention strategies. 1. Review the organizational/environmental pressures you presented in your initial paper: Determine which pressure is most important to address at this time in order to maintain a competitive and viable company. Summarize the pressure and how the organization is currently being affected.