Newspaper report writing format

REPORT WRITING

A report is a brief account of an event that has already taken place. A Report helps in recording events of importance that occurs in our day to day life. A report attempts to present the first hand information of an incident or event. A report of an event presents a record of events that took place. A report on an event includes one’s ideas, opinions and impressions on the event.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

1. Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.
2. Include information collected from people around or affected by the event.
3. Write the name of the reporter.
4. Provide a suitable title/heading.
5. Write in past tense.
6. Write in reported speech and use passive form of expression.
7. Develop ideas (causes, reasons, consequences, opinions) logically.
8. Write in a less formal and more descriptive manner while writing a report for a school magazine.
9. Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.

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