Report Writing
AdvancedLearn to draft factual, objective, and chronological accounts of events, accidents, or school exhibitions in the past tense.
Syllabus Guidelines & Introduction
Report writing is a factual account of an event that has already occurred. Reports are written for newspapers or school magazines. They must be highly objective, chronological, and written in the past tense.
Formatting Layout Blocks
Headline
A catchy, bold title summarizing the event (e.g. Science Fair Inaugurated).
Byline
Contains the writer's name and designation (e.g., By Amit, Staff Reporter).
Place & Date
The dateline starting the report body (e.g. NEW DELHI, June 22).
Opening Paragraph
Answers what happened, when, where, and who was the chief guest.
Detailed Paragraphs
Chronological description of the event details, guest speech highlights, and exhibits.
Concluding Paragraph
Wrap-up detailing the vote of thanks, public reaction, or impact of the event.
Essential Rules to Follow
- •Past Tense: Because the event has already happened, write almost entirely in the past tense (was held, presented, spoke).
- •Passive Voice: Use the passive voice (e.g., 'The camp was inaugurated by...') to maintain an objective tone.
- •Third-Person: Write from a third-person perspective. Avoid 'I', 'we', or 'my' unless quoting someone.