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    The MMD School in Nashik recently held a science symposium on the effects of pollution on quality of life. The event featured guest speakers who discussed how pollution impacts lives and what steps can be taken to reduce it. Students were engaged throughout the interactive event and committed to helping address the pollution situation. The informative workshop concluded with participants gaining knowledge on pollution and sparking ideas for change.

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    Report Writing

    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 organized 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
    • 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;

    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


    1. Headline- A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report.

    2. 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.

    3. Place and date of reporting- It is generally not mentioned in a magazine report


    separately, but here, it is.

    4. Opening paragraph- It includes expansion of the headline. It needs to be short as it


    is a general overview of the report.

    5. 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.

    6. 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:
    • Make sure you use language which is suitable for the audience you are addressing to.
    Usage of complex vocabulary for addressing children is not advisable.

    • Make sure you write in paragraphs.

    • Practice previous year question papers.

    • Read as many samples as you can. It will give you an idea as to how they are actually
    written.

    • Read the question at least twice and highlight the important information. It is very
    important to understand the question and read between the lines.
    Report Writing Examples
    Q1. MMD School, Nashik, recently organised 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)

    (SOURCE- CBSE 2018)

    Answer:

    Report on Science Symposium held at MMD School, Nashik

    -By Amit/ Amita Raazdan, Editor of the school magazine

    A symposium was organised on 1 March 2022 in the school on the topic “Effect of Pollution on
    Quality of Life”. All the science students were a part of the elucidative programme.

    The event stared with the felicitation of the guest speakers. Thereafter, the participants were
    espoused by Sh. Suraj Prakash. He acquainted them with the objectives and goals of the
    workshop. The resource person Dr. Hari Om Gupta reflected his profound knowledge on the
    topic and highlighted how important it is to curb the menace of pollution.

    An exalting demonstration of effects of pollution on our lives galvanized the engrossed


    participants. After the lunch break Dr. K.K. Arora, Resource Person, exhibited the possible steps
    that can be undertaken at the personal level to reduce pollution. It was followed by another
    session on the basic concept behind pollution reduction which triggered the young minds into
    thinking innovative ways.

    An interactive concourse ignited the inquisitiveness of participants. They have committed


    themselves completely to bring about a change in the situation. The informative workshop
    culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by the head of the science department.

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