Notice Writing

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Notice Writing

What is a notice?

A notice is a written or printed announcement (Example - a notice for sale). It is written in order to inform a
large number of people about something that has happened or is about to happen. It could be an upcoming
event, competition, Lost and found notice or just a piece of information to be delivered to the targeted
audience. It is generally written in a formal tone. Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is
simple and formal, not flowery. They are put up on display boards in schools or at public places.

The Notice writing format should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION / ISSUING
AUTHORITY / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.
A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:
1.Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
2.Date of issue/release of the notice
3.Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
4.BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and where?)
5.Authorized signatory: Name and signature (contact details)
Notice Writing Tips
1.Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks. The prescribed word limit is 50 words.

2.Repetition of any information should be avoided.

3.Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you draw the box with a pencil.

4.Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.

5.Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be either bold or underlined.

6.The title should be captivating and eye-catching.

7.Don’t make hypothetical information and facts. Make use of what’s give in the question.

8.Make sure you do not mention your personal information.

9.Make use of all the available information in the question.

10.Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and Who.

11.The purpose for which it is being written should be stated clearly.

12.Focus on presentation and clarity.


Notice Writing Topics

1.A competition

2.An excursion trip

3.A lost and found notice

4.An inauguration to take place

5.An exhibition

6.A blood donation camp to be held

Or any such type of event or information to be issued in public interest.


Samples and examples for Notice writing
Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of the water
tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You are Karan
Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
You are Ruhi/Rahul, head girl/boy of ABC convent school. Your school is going to organize an inter-school singing
competition. Write a notice for your school notice board inviting names of all the interested students.
Notice Writing Format

1. Title – A notice should have an appropriate title.


2. It should give information what the event is about.
3. A notice should tell when the event will be held.
4. The venue of the event should be disclosed in the notice.
5. It should carry the name and designation of the issuer of the notice.
6. A notice should also mention the date on which it is issued.
7. It has to be written within the given word limit.

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