NEWS

REPORT
REPORT WRITING
A report is a brief account of an event that has already taken place. It helps in
recording events of importance that occurs in our day to day life and attempts to
present the first hand information of an incident or event. It includes one’s ideas,
opinions and impressions on the event.

BY: HASANOVA KHUMAR

Key Elements in News Paper Report Writing 
•  Headline: It should catch the attention of the reader and it may even sum
up the story.
• Byline: It should include the name and the specialty of the writer. For
example: Food, sports, current events, crime, politics, science etc;
• Place Line: It is the name of the place where the story begins.
• Lead Sentence: It is the opening section of the paragraph which gives
important information and it should answer most of the 5W's.
• Body: Include the most important details first followed by an explanation.
• Facts and quotations can also be used.
POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.
• Include information collected from 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.
Self Evaluation Checklist : Read your own
News Report and go through the checklist
for a better outcome.

• Is the article related to the headline?

• Are the key elements correctly placed and used in my article?
• Have I used the right kind of language and expression?
• Have I used proper spelling and grammar?
• Have I used enough details?