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What is Report Writing? | Report Writing Format, Topics, Examples of Report Writing Class 12
Report writing Class 12 is an important topic for students of this class. Report writing is used in class 12 to help students improve their writing, analytical, and research skills. It involves writing a formal document that presents information, findings, or results of an investigation or research on a specific topic. The report may include an introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. Furthermore, it gives Class 12 students the chance to research a subject of interest and communicate their findings and insights in a formal, structured way.
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What is a report ?
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 exam, 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 will 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;
Now, it is very important to follow a proper format. Not to forget that format carries marks.
FORMAT OF A MAGAZINE REPORT
1. Heading– A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report.
2. 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.
3. Opening paragraph (introduction) – It may include the ‘5 Ws’ namely, WHAT, WHY, WHEN and WHERE along with WHO was invited as the chief guest.
4. 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.
5. 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
Headline– A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report.
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.
Place and date of reporting– It is generally not mentioned in a magazine report separately, but here, it is.
Opening paragraph– It includes expansion of the headline. It needs to be short as it is a general overview of the report.
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.
Concluding paragraph– This will include the action that has been taken so far or that will be taken. It is the last paragraph.
POINTS TO REMEMBER-
1. Plan before you pen. Just make a list of all your important points on the rough sheet (last sheet of your answer booklet) so that you do not forget relevant points while writing. This also helps you in maintaining a sequence, which is very important.
2. Presentation is very important.
3. Make sure you double check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry marks.
4. Leave adequate number of lines between paragraphs to make it look clean.
5. Underlining the main points is very important. But it is advised to do it after finishing your exam. Use a pencil and scale for underlining.
6. Make small sentences. It restricts the scope of grammatical inaccuracies.