Introduce the topic by defining linguistics. Linguistics is the scientific study of a language system. It involves the structure and meaning of sounds, words and sentences.
Debunk the myth that all linguists are fluent in many languages. There are actually many linguists that only speak one language.
Discuss the five main subfields of linguistics in the body of the report. Devote a paragraph or a section of the report to each of the subfields.
Define and discuss each linguistic subfield. Phonetics is the study of speech sounds and how they are produced. Phonology is the study of the patterns and rules of speech sounds in specific languages. Morphology is the study of word formation and structure. Syntax is the study of sentence formation and structure. Semantics is the study of the meaning of words, phrases and sentences.
Conclude the report with a summary of the subfields and how each plays an important role in the field of linguistics.
Introduce linguistics and its subfields with a brief overview and definitions of each.
Choose one of the subfields of linguistics to explore in depth for the body of the report. For example, a linguistics report on morphology could discuss different types of morphemes and morphological processes, and may include word trees that illustrate various processes.
Conclude the report with a summary of the subfield and its importance in the field of linguistics.