|
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.
