Module: Becoming a Sociologist
Week 5 – Reading Reports
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2018
Questions to answer on the UNODC ‘Global Report on Trafficking in Persons’
1. What does the design of the report communicate? For example, how is it laid
out?
There is an intro to the broader content
Size of the problems
Profile of the victims
Profile of the offenders
Chapter 2 is organised by regions
People are trafficked for different reasons
Who is it that is likely to be trafficked?
How do we know that it is a report?
The UN intervene in conflict areas where member states can offer support
around the countries.
The report contains references.
The report contains the official logo of the UN
In the intro part, there is a preface from the director which acts as a seal of
approval. It is like an endorsement. It gives confidence that this report can be
trusted.
An executive summary is like an extract for people who don’t have time to
read all the pages. Policy makers would read this part to get an overview of
the report.
From the executive summary, we are told that trafficking is a continuing
problem. The problem is on the increase. More people are getting convicted.
It reports that there is a growth of incidences where people have been
trafficked.
2. How does the design add to the credibility of the report or its persuasiveness?
UN is a respected organisation
Membership is made up of individual states
It interferes on behalf of people
Reliable
The preface is signed off by the head which acts as a rubber stamp. It’s like
saying that this is something that I would recommend you to read.
3. In what ways does the report convey authority?
It uses referencing which acts as a way of bringing authority.
Week 5 – Reading Reports
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2018
Questions to answer on the UNODC ‘Global Report on Trafficking in Persons’
1. What does the design of the report communicate? For example, how is it laid
out?
There is an intro to the broader content
Size of the problems
Profile of the victims
Profile of the offenders
Chapter 2 is organised by regions
People are trafficked for different reasons
Who is it that is likely to be trafficked?
How do we know that it is a report?
The UN intervene in conflict areas where member states can offer support
around the countries.
The report contains references.
The report contains the official logo of the UN
In the intro part, there is a preface from the director which acts as a seal of
approval. It is like an endorsement. It gives confidence that this report can be
trusted.
An executive summary is like an extract for people who don’t have time to
read all the pages. Policy makers would read this part to get an overview of
the report.
From the executive summary, we are told that trafficking is a continuing
problem. The problem is on the increase. More people are getting convicted.
It reports that there is a growth of incidences where people have been
trafficked.
2. How does the design add to the credibility of the report or its persuasiveness?
UN is a respected organisation
Membership is made up of individual states
It interferes on behalf of people
Reliable
The preface is signed off by the head which acts as a rubber stamp. It’s like
saying that this is something that I would recommend you to read.
3. In what ways does the report convey authority?
It uses referencing which acts as a way of bringing authority.
