Report Writing
A report is a written composition meant
to substantiate any real event or incidence with facts and figures. It can be
something heard, experienced, seen etc. which is to be published or broadcast.
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CHARACTERISTICS
OF A REPORT
1. It should be factual and the facts
should be true and accurate.
2. It should be interesting.
3. It should be in third person and
indirect speech.
4. Sometimes passive voice can also be
used.
It can be put under three categories—
1. Newspaper
Reports
2. Magazine
Reports
3. Reports
for Assembly
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FORMAT
1. For
Newspaper
i) Title
ii) By-line (name of the reporter)
iii) Date
& Place
iv)
Content
2. For
Magazine
i) Title
ii) By-line
(name of the reporter)
iii) Responses
to Wh-questions
3. For Assembly
i) Self-introduction
ii) Introduction of the topic
iii) Responses to Wh-questions
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POINTS
TO REMEMBER
1. The title should be centrally aligned.
2. The by-line should be just below the
title.
3. Date and place should be written on the
left-hand side and should be followed by a colon.
4. Fanciful information should not be
used.
5. Title should be interesting and
appealing.
6. If
it is about a mishappening/ accident—
a. What/when/where/how
happened
b. Description
of the scene
c. Things
and beings involved
d. Casualties
and death
e. Eye-witness/
alleged reports
f. Rescue
operation
g. Minister’s
visit & announcement
h. Warning/
suggestion
7. If
it is about an event/ ceremony
a. What/when/where/how
happened
b. Inauguration
c. Welcome
song
d. Convenor/host
e. Brief
description of programmes
f. Facilities/
Certificates/prizes
g. Speeches
h. Report
of the programme/ annual report
i. Vote
of thanks
j. General
feeling/ air
1. You are Anu/ Anupam, a reporter with
The Hindu. You have heard that a doctor at AIIMS died in mysterious conditions.
You rush to the site and write a report on it in 100-125 words.
DOCTOR
FOUND DEAD AT AIIMS
(By Anupam)
New Delhi, 29
February,2016: A doctor working at the AIIMS was
found dead at his hostel room within the hospital premise on Thursday. Initial
investigations have revealed that the deceased was a drug addict and had not
eaten for the past three days, said the police adding that prima facie an overdose of drugs coupled with starvation
is suspected to be the cause of death.
Deputy
Commissioner of Police (South) Premnath, however added that the circumstances
under which Kumar Kunal (34) a junior resident in Medicine Department, was
found dead remained mysterious.
“So
far the family has not revealed much about what led to his addiction or whether
he was facing some stress related issues. We are also waiting for the
post-mortem to establish the exact cause of death. The report is expected to be
on Friday,” said Mr. Premnath.
12. You
are a staff correspondent of the Hindu. You came to know that the Wildlife SOS
has saved Peregrin Falcon in North Delhi. Write a report in 100-125 words about
the same.
INJURED
BIRD RESCUED
(By Staff Correspondent)
New Delhi, 29 February,
2016: The Wildlife SOS rapid response unit
rescued an injured Peregrine falcon from Shastri Park in North Delhi recently.
The
bird is wounded its right wing and is currently under observation at the rescue
facility.
Wildlife
SOS received a distress call on their 24-hour helpline by Piyush Dogra, who
reported that the bird had sustained a deep wound on its right wing and was in
need of medical attention.
A
two member team was immediately dispatched to the location and they safely
transferred the bird to their rescue facility, where it was given the necessary
treatment for its injury.
Mr.
Dogra, a manager at the Royal bank of Scotland and an avid bird enthusiast,
said: “My colleague who found the bird contacted me. I identified it as
Peregrine falcon and immediately alerted Wildlife SOS.”
Kartick
Satyanarayan, the co-founder of Wildlife SOS, said: “Peregrine falcons are
widely distributed throughout the Indian sub-continent. This medium-sized
raptor feeds primarily on small birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. The
Wildlife SOS rescue team works round the clock in the National Capital Region
to rescue distressed urban wildlife, such as this falcon.”
The
bird is currently under observation and will be released back into the wild
once it has recovered from its injury.
3. Suppose yourself to be the staff
correspondent of The Times of India. Recently a powerful earthquake hit Bhuj,
Gujarat. You were there during the earthquake. Write a report in about 125-150
words on what you saw there.
BHUJ
QUAKE TOLL HITS 41
(By Staff Correspondent)
Bhuj, 29 February 2016:
Scores of people were feared buried
alive on Saturday after two powerful quakes hit southern Bhuj a day apart,
killing at least 41 people, as a forecast storm threatened more devastating
land-slides. Homes, roads and railway lines were swept away when huge hillsides
collapsed as thousands of tones of mud were dislodged by the thunderous seismic
tremors.
Buildings
were reduced to rubble, including a university dormitory and apartment
complexes, with dozens of people unaccounted for over a wide area. More than
90000 people have been evacuated, including 300 from an area near a dam thought
to be at risk of collapse.
Isolated
villages in mountainous areas near Bhuj were completely cut off by landslides.
At least 500 people were believed trapped in one settlement and expected to
spend the night in public buildings, reports said.
4. You are the Sports Captain of your
school. The annual sports were conducted last month. Write a report in 125-150
words on the conduct of the same. You are Satish/ Sita of JBS school, Jaipur.
ANNUAL
SPORTS MEET
(By Sita Sisodiya, Sports Captain)
JBS School, Jaipur organized
its Annual Sports Meet on 1st January 2016. It started with lighting
the lamp and a prayer after which the host, Ms. Pooja Chawala who is also the
Cultural Secretary of the school, took over. The shuttler P. V. Sindhu was
invited as the Chief Guest. She was garlanded and welcomed by the Principal and
the event was kicked off. There were several events such as- races, jumps, TT,
Badminton, Basketball etc. The winners were awarded by the Chief Guest. After
the award ceremony there were speeches by the Chief Guest and the principal. P.
V. Sindhu congratulated the winners and encouraged children to take up sports
as a career option because that way they could bring glory to their country as
well. She said that children should not do away with hard work and struggle
because that is the way to success in any field. The principal also gave a very
inspiring speech narrating his own experiences in sports. Finally the Chief
Guest was given a memento and the programme ended with a dance performance.
The
event was a huge success and everybody felt delighted in the end.
5. You are Deepak/ Deepika Student Leader
of Mewar Public School, Udaipur. Your school joined a campaign organized by
various agencies of your city to create awareness among people to conserve
water. Write a report in 100-125 words.
CONSERVE
WATER CAMPAIGN
(By Deepak)
Students
of Mewar Public School, Udaipur participated in a campaign on 1st
January 2016 organized by various government and non-government organization to
create awareness among public to conserve water. It was keeping in view the
approaching summer as every year we find such cases of drought in one or the
other parts of the land. The students formed many groups and visited several
parts of the city and villages to know the attitude and awareness of people
about water shortage. They presented many street plays, distributed posters and
booklets to make them realize the need to conserve water.
The
agencies involved presented various scientific models which became the cynosure
for all. The play performed on the theme of “Rainwater Harvesing” became the
talk of the day and was hugely appreciated by all.
The
principal extolled the efforts of the students and said that school will
continue to participate in such campaigns of creating awareness among masses.
PREVIOUS YEAR'S QUESTIONS
(2019) An NGO, "Health for All" organized a health check-up camp in a slum at Amritsar. You are Ruchika/ Raunak, and you visited the camp. Write a report in 150-200 words covering arrangements such as registration, check-up, tests carried out etc. [10 Marks]
(2018) MMD School, Nashik, recently organized 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) [10 Marks]
(2017) Cultural Society Sunshine Public School,
Nellore organized an adult literacy camp in its neighbourhood. Write a report
in 150-200 words on the camp for your school newsletter. You are P.V. Sunitha,
Secretary. Use the following clues:
no of volunteers--- hours spent in
teaching--- location of the class --- chairs, blackboards --- no of people
attending the camp --- benefit. [10 Marks]
(2014) A few teachers and
students from the Edwin University had visited your school on an exchange
programme. You welcomed them grandly. Write a report in 125-150 words on the
celebration. You are Brijesh/Benu. [Set
3] [10 Marks]
(2014) You had attended a
workshop on personality development for students. Many eminent personalities
had been present. Write a report in 125-150 words on how the workshop proved to
be beneficial. You are Rajesh / Rajshree.[Set 2] [10 Marks]
(2013) You attended a meeting organised by the
Education Society running your school on 5th September, the birthday of Dr. S.
Radhakrishnan, the former President of India, to felicitate the best teachers
of the area. Mentioning the contribution of teachers to the society and the
awards given to them, write a report in 100 - 125 words for your school
magazine. You are Bina/Babu, Head Girl/Head Boy of A.B.C. School, Coimbatore. [10
Marks]
OR
Maxim
Gorky School, Kodaikanal celebrated 'Nutrition Week' from 1st September to 7th
September by arranging inter-school cookery contests, oratorical, painting and
poster competitions, besides talks by eminent nutritionists and medical
professionals. There was an overwhelming response from students and parents.
Prepare a report in 100-125 words to be published in your school magazine. You
are Arjun/Anita, School Pupil Leader . [10 Marks]
OR
You
are Roshan/Rohini, School Pupil Leader of Meerut Public School, Meerut. Your
school joined a campaign organised by various agencies of your city to create
awareness among people to conserve water. Write a report in 100-125 words
highlighting the activities such as rain water harvesting etc.
(2012) Your School conducted a
seminar on 'How to prevent cruelty towards animals', in which 40 city CBSE
schools took part. As Co-ordinator of the programme, write a report in 100-125
words for the school magazine. You are Vikram/Nidhi of C.P.S. Senior Secondary,
Bangalore.
OR
You
witnessed a road accident near, NalbandhChowraha at Agra in which a bus and a
scooter were involved. Write a report for Amar Ujala in 100-125 words. Sign as
Vivk/Vimala, Special Correspondent. [10
Marks]
(2011) You are Cultural
Secretary of PND Xavier School. Jamshedpur. Your school organised, a debate on
the topic. 'The impact of reality shows on the younger generation. Write are
report in 100-125words to be published in 'The Times of India'. Jamshedpur.
OR
A
major bus mishap which left several people seriously injured took place at
Nicholas Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai. Luckily no life was lost. Collect the
information from the eyewitnesses and send a report in 100-125 words to 'The
Nungambakkam Times'. You are Vinod/Vinodhini, a reporter [10 Marks]
(2010) Your school organised an exhibition-cum-sale
of the items prepared under Work Experience by your school students. There was
an overwhelming response from the public. Prepare report for the same in about
120-150 words.
OR
Your
school organised a seminar, or Swine Flu for creating awareness among students
it your school and their parents. As secretary of the Health Club of Oasis
Public School, Hyderabad write a report in 100-125 words for 'The Deccan
Herald'. [10
Marks]
(2009) Alpha School organized a
course in First Aid for students of senior classes. Vivek of Class XII writes a
report on the programme giving necessary details for the school magazine. Write
a report in 100-125 words. [10
Marks]
(2008) You are Amrit/Anuradha of
B.M.B. Public School, Dalmianager. Recently your school celebrated Environment
Week. Giving details of the celebrations write a report in 100-125 words for
your school magazine.
OR
You
are Akash / Ambika. You attended a seminar arranged for class XII students by
AMC School Chennai on the topic. How to face the examination with confidence.
'Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. Invent the necessary
details. [10 Marks]
