Report Writing Strategy

Introduction

• Today, we will talk about report writing strategy.
• We have previously made videos on writing strategy and argument writing strategy.
• Watching those videos will help you understand writing and reading better.

Report Writing

• What is Report Writing:
  • In exams, you will get two reports, each worth 10 marks.
  • There is no choice; you have to write both topics.
  • Reports must be written only in English.
  • Two pages are given for each report.
  • Each report should be around 200 words.
  • You have 10 minutes to write one report.

Two Main Parts of the Report

1. Content
2. Format

Format

• Topic: Write in the middle.
• Do not write your name: You can write X, ABC, Special Correspondent, etc.
• Place: Write New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, etc.
• Date: Write a date a day or two earlier.
• Body: Write about past incidents or future incidents.
• Tense: Write in past or present perfect tense.
• Main Points:
  • What
  • When
  • Where
  • How
  • Why
  • Results
• Sources: Write sources at the end.

Importance of Content

• Reports are from newspaper or current affairs topics.
• Some reports can also be from static topics.
• Reading the newspaper is essential.

Suggestions

• The report is about past incidents.
• There is a difference between GS answers and reports.
• Keep in mind the limited space and time.

Scoring

• In such cases, 8-9 marks are average, 10-14 marks are considered good.
• In arguments, 9-10 marks are average, 13-14 marks are considered good.
• In reports, less than 4 marks are poor, 6-7 marks are considered good.

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