Report Writing MP Board Solution

Report Writing MP Board Solution

• A report is a factual description of an issue or a problem. A report is written for a clear purpose and for a particular audience. Various forms of reports are: newspaper reports, inquiry reports, progress or action is taken reports, police reports, a report of a meeting, etc., each having a distinct character and format.
• Points to Remember:
• Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.
• Include information collected from the people around or affected by the event.
• Write the name of the reporter.
• Provide a suitable title/heading.
• Write in past tense.
• Write in reported speech and use passive form of expression.
• Develop ideas (causes, reasons, consequences, opinions) logically.
• Write in a less formal and more descriptive manner, while writing a report for a school magazine.
• Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting.

 

Marks will be awarded for:

1.        Title

2.        Reporter’s name

3.        Content

4.        Expression: Accuracy + Fluency

 

1. Newspaper Report

A newspaper report must be comprehensive but brief, factual yet exciting. Hence, factual reporting is the accurate and truthful coverage of an event.

• It is a brief review of a situation or a process that includes only the relevant points and
• information.
• It is usually written in the third person and indirect speech.
• Passive voice is used.
• The language is neutral and figurative.
• Ornamental language is avoided. The content should include answers to the questions
• when, where, why, and how on the topic to be written about.
• Characteristics of a Newspaper Report
• A news report should have a headline, date, and place of origin of the news.
• It must contain the byline/name of the reporter.
• It must contain only relevant information.
• The newspaper report must have appropriate language for a report.
• It must contain a logical development of ideas, i.e. causes/reasons, effects, or
• consequences.
• It must include the opinions of people, and it should be comprehensive. It should contain
• views of all sides involved.
• Personal pronouns are to be avoided.

 

Newspape Format

A newspaper report consists of the following elements:

Headline:

Every news article has a headline to attract the attention of the reader. The headline must state the topic of the news in a strong, short phrase or statement.

A headline must be:

• catchy

• brief articles, prepositions, etc. must be left out wherever possible; abbreviations and

shortened word forms may be used wherever required

Byline

Since this is your news article, you must let the reader know who wrote it. The line with your

name on it is called the ‘Byline because it tells by whom the article is written. Write the word

‘By’ followed by your first and last name.

Lead Paragraph

A lead paragraph usually answers the questions: Who, What, Where, When, Why. The report usually begins with the name of the city where the report is being written and the date when it is being written.

Remember to write about these in your lead paragraph.

• day, date, and time of the day when the incident happened

• name/names of the person(s)/event(s), etc. that the news is about

• a place where the incident happened

• details of the incident

• reasons why the incident happened

Paragraph 2

The second paragraph should tell the reader how the incident happened in detail. Narrate the incident in chronological order.

Paragraph 3

Eyewitness accounts add to the authenticity of the news. Also, they may interest the reader.

Include some quotes from the eyewitness’ comments. Also, describe what they felt about the incident.

Paragraph 4

• Describe the future course of action planned.

• Remember to use simple, straightforward, but formal language.

 

Question 1.

Recently a cultural programme was arranged by B.M. Public School, Noida with the help of the local artists of the city for raising funds to help an association for the differently-abled children of your city. Write a report in 100-125 words for publication in the newsletter of your school. You are Sunil/Sunita, Secretary of the Social Club of your school.

Answer:

Cultural Programme To Help Disabled

By: Sunita, Secretary, Social Club

Delhi, 9 Sept. 2023- Our school arranged a cultural programme with the help of the local artists of our city to raise funds to help an association ‘Nirmal-Chaya’ that works for the differently-abled children of our city. All the proceeds from this programme were given to the NGO so that they are in a better position to provide assistance to these unfortunate children in the form of medical aid. It was most heartening to see the overwhelming response of our staff, students and their parents for our noble endeavour. The local artists too participated in this programme without charging any money as everyone wanted to do their bit for a good cause. Seeing the positive response of everyone who was involved in this noble cause, our school authorities have decided to organise one such event every year to help the NGOs of our city.

 

Question 2.

Write a report as an eyewitness to the fire accident that occurred in your neighbourhood. Your report should be within 100-125 words. Invent the necessary details. You are Rashi/ Raman of 15, Ballimaran, Delhi.

Answer:

Fire Mishap

By : Raman

Delhi, 12th September, 2023: A fire broke out in our neighbourhood in Ballimaran yesterday in a two-storey house due to a gas cylinder explosion. Three persons received severe burn injuries and household goods worth almost five lakhs were completely destroyed. It was rather frightening to see the extent of the flames which seemed to engulf even the adjacent houses. Though the exact cause of the bursting of the cylinder is not known, it is suspected that a possible leakage in the gas pipe triggered the blast. It took three fire tenders almost four hours to control the fire. The police have registered a case of accident and a probe to investigate the exact cause of the fire will be carried out. The injured persons, a man and two women, have been admitted to the Bums Ward of ABC Hospital and their condition is stated to be critical.

 

Question 3.

You are an eye-witness to a road accident resulting in loss of human life and property. As a press reporter of National Herald, write a report in 100-125 words.

Answer:

Fatal Road Accident

XYZ, Staff Reporter

National Herald

Delhi, 05 September 2023: Two persons were killed and three injured when a speeding Scorpio crashed into their Maruti 800 car near the INA Metro Station yesterday afternoon. The incident took place at around 12:45 p.m. when the victims, aged between 35-40 years, were going from their office to attend a meeting at South Extension. As their vehicle approached the INA Metro Station, a speeding Scorpio rammed into the Maruti from behind killing two people on the spot and injuring the other three occupants. The accident also caused a traffic snarl on the busy road before the police arrived on the scene and rushed the injured to the nearby AIIMS Trauma Centre. The accused, driver of the Scorpio, has been arrested and a case of rash and negligent driving causing death has been registered against him.