what is a report writing? describe with example.
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1.A newspaper report .
2.About a function in the school .
3.A.report about an accident that you have witnessed .
4.A report about an equiry or survey.
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What is Report Writing?
A report is a written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated. It is a systematic and well organised presentation of facts and findings of an event that has already taken place somewhere. Reports are used as a form of written assessment to find out what you have learned from your reading, research or experience and to give you experience of an important skill that is widely used in the work place.
Generally, two types of reports are asked in the CBSE Class 12 English paper, namely, newspaper report or a magazine report. Newspaper report is the one which is published in a newspaper and magazine report is generally written for a school magazine.
A well written report must possess the following traits: adherence to the specifications of report brief; analysis of relevant information; structuring material in a logical and coherent order; presentation in a consistent manner according to the instructions of the report brief; making appropriate conclusions that are supported by the evidence and analysis of the report;
Report Writing Format for CBSE Class Format of a magazine report i.Heading- A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report. ii. By line- Name of the person writing the report. It is generally given in the question. Remember, you are not supposed to mention your personal details in your answer. iii. Opening paragraph (introduction) – It may include the '5 Ws' namely, WHAT, WHY, WHEN and WHERE along with WHO was invited as the chief guest. iv. Account of the event in detail- The proper sequence of events that occurred along with their description. It is the main paragraph and can be split into two short paragraphs if required. v. Conclusion- This will include the description of how the event ended. It may include quote excerpts from the Chief Guest's speech or how did the event wind up.
Format of a newspaper report
i.Headline- A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report. ii. By line- Name of the person writing the report along with the designation. It is generally given in the question. Remember, you are not supposed to mention your personal details in your answer. iii. Place and date of reporting- It is generally not mentioned in a magazine report separately, but here, it is. iv. Opening paragraph- It includes expansion of the headline. It needs to be short as it is a general overview of the report. v. Account of the event in detail- It is generally written in two parts: First, complete account of what happened in it’s chronological sequence (preferably) and second, the witness remarks. vi. Concluding paragraph- This will include the action that has been taken so far or that will be taken. It is the last paragraph.
Report writing format sample.
Q1. MMD School, Nashik, recently organised a science symposium on the topic: 'Effect of pollution on quality of life'. You are Amit/Amita Raazdan, editor of the school magazine. Write a report on the event for your school magazine. (120 – 150 words) (SOURCE- CBSE 2018)
Answer: Report on Science Symposium held at MMD School, NashikBy Amit/ Amita Raazdan, Editor of the school magazine A symposium was organised on 1 March 2018 in the school on the topic "Effect of Pollution on Quality of Life". All the science students were a part of the elucidative programme. The event stared with the felicitation of the guest speakers. Thereafter, the participants were espoused by Sh. Suraj Prakash. He acquainted them with the objectives and goals of the workshop. The resource person Dr. Hari Om Gupta reflected his profound knowledge on the topic and highlighted how important it is to curb the menace of pollution. An exalting demon stration of effects of pollution on our lives galvanized the engrossed participants. After the lunch break Dr. K.K. Arora, Resource Person, exhibited the possible steps that can be undertaken at the personal level to reduce pollution. It was followed by an other session on the basic concept behind pollution reduction which triggered the young minds into thinking innovative ways. An interactive concourse ignited the inquisitiveness of participants. They have committed themselves completely to bring about a change in the situation. The informative workshop culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by the head of the science department.