Page 3: Closing Remarks and Text Types

This final page focuses on concluding the mediation and provides examples of appropriate closings for different text types, which is crucial for Mediation Beispiel Text exercises.

Closing Remarks

The guide offers various closing phrases for different text types:

Speech

• "Thank you very much for your attention."
• "Thank you for listening."
• "Regards,"
• "Yours faithfully,"
• "Yours sincerely,"

Formal Email/Letter

• "I am looking forward to hearing back from you soon."
• "Kind regards,"

Informal Email/Letter

• "Speak soon."
• "Bye for now."
• "Laters,"
• "Yours,"

Text Types

The page categorizes different text types and their appropriate salutations:

Speech

• "Dear ladies and gentlemen..."
• "Dear fellow students..."
• "Dear teachers..."

Formal Email/Letter

• "Dear ladies and gentlemen..."

Informal Email/Letter

• "Hi," "Hello..."
• "Dear..."

Highlight: The guide emphasizes the importance of choosing the appropriate closing remark based on the text type and level of formality.

Example: For a formal email, you might begin with "Dear ladies and gentlemen..." and end with "Kind regards,".

Page 1: Mediation Process Overview

This page outlines the three main stages of the mediation process: preparation, writing, and review.

Preparation

• Highlight key information from the source text
• Organize information according to the task requirements

Writing

Introduction

• Include title, text type, author, publication date, publisher, and topic

Main Body

• Use your own words instead of direct translation
• Maintain the same chronological order as the original text
• Use neutral language
• Avoid personal opinions
• Keep the same tense as the source text

Conclusion

• Avoid adding a summary or personal opinion
• End with an appropriate closing for the text type

Review

• Check text length
• Proofread for spelling and grammar
• Verify chronological order
• Ensure consistent tense usage
• Confirm alignment with the task requirements

Highlight: The guide emphasizes the importance of using your own words and maintaining neutrality in the mediation process.

Example: For the conclusion, the guide suggests avoiding personal opinions and instead focusing on an appropriate closing for the specific text type.