Report Writing

Report Writing

Magazine Report
Heading	A descriptive title that is expressive of the contents of the report
Name (byline)	Name of the person writing the report. Do not mention personal detail
Opening Paragraph	include the 5 Ws’ namely, WHAT, WHY, WHEN, and WHERE along with WHO was invited as the chief guest
Account of the event	The proper sequence of the events that occurred along with their description. It is the main paragraph and can be split into two short paragraphs if required.
Conclusion	This will include a description of how the event ended. It may include quote excerpts from the chief guest’s speech or how the event ended up.

 

Newspaper Report
Headline	A descriptive title that is expressive of the contents of the report
Byline (along with the designation)	Name of the person writing the report along with designation. Do not mention personal details
Date and place of reporting	Mention the place and date
Opening paragraph	It includes an expansion of the headline. It needs to be short as it is a general overview of the report
Account of the event and witness remarks	It is generally written in two parts: a FIRST, a complete account of what happened in its chronological sequence (preferably), and second, the witness remarks
Conclusion	This will include the action that has been taken so far or that will be taken.

 ♦ Points to Remember:

·         Mention the place, date, time, and other relevant facts about the event.

·         Include information collected from the people around or affected by the event.

·         Write the name of the reporter.

·         Provide a suitable title/heading.

·         Write in the past tense.

·         Write in reported speech and use a passive form of expression.

·         Develop ideas (causes, reasons, consequences, opinions) logically.

·         Write in a less formal and more descriptive manner, while writing a report for a school magazine.

·         Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.