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WRITING:

Importance of writing

Writing enables us to:

Know and organize our own thoughts, ideas and opinions better.
Communicate with others effectively.
Identify and reject unwanted language.

Key to effective writing
The main factors to be kept in mind are:

Handwriting
Spelling
Clear purpose
Suitable style and format
Collection of ideas
Choice of words
Content
Grammar
Punctuation
Organizing
Presentation

Linguistically controlled and guided exercises:

In this type of writing, the information is given and with its help, an incomplete passage is to be completed.
The effective way to do it involves the following steps:

Read the given information and the incomplete passage.
Try to fit the inputs in the passage.
Fill the blanks with the suitable inputs.
Recheck the passage to edit out grammatical mistakes.

Short compositions:
This type of writing involves Notice writing, message writing, postcard writing, posters and pamphlets.

NOTICE:
Notices are written to attract attention to a particular event or information. It could be about:

An event
A programme
A function
A happening
An inauguration
Lost or found notice

THE FOLLOWING FACTORS SHOULD BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE WRITING A NOTICE:

A box should be drawn
Name of the institute to be written
Write the word NOTICE
Date of issue
Important information answering questions like what, where, when, for whom
Name and designation of the issuing authority
Content should NOT exceed 50 words

OF THE INSTITUTE
NOTICE
Date of issue
HEADING

Content:
What
When
Where
Why
For whom

Issued by:
Name
Designation

MESSAGE:

A message is a short note, written to convey an urgent information usually in an informal way.

THE FOLLOWING FACTORS SHOULD BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE WRITING A MESSAGE:

Draw a box
Write the word MESSAGE
Mention the date and time
Write the salutation
Give all the important information in brief like who called, at what time, for what purpose
for whom and whom to contact, in not more than 50 words

Writer’s name or signature

Message
Date Time
Content in not more than 50 words
Writer’s name or signature

POSTCARD:

A postcard is a brief, informal letter. Due to lack of space, only important points are mentioned. The outline is given.

THE FACTORS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE WRITING A POSTCARD ARE:

The sender’s address has to be short, only mention the place
Write the date
The salutation
The introduction needs to be brief, just one or two sentences
The main content should contain all the important information in brief
The conclusion should also be brief just one or two sentences
Sender’s name
All this should NOT exceed 100 words

POSTERS AND PAMPHLETS:

These are created to attract attention towards something. It can be a social cause or an event, or even a wanted poster. They have to be catchy and precise. The language should be convincing and it should be impersonal, for the general public. It has no specific format but the word POSTER should be mentioned and the message should be put in such a manner that it is able to convey the message effectively.

Long compositions:

This type of writing includes

Letter to the editor
Report writing
Article
Debate script

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

This is written to express our feelings over a particular issue or current happening. It attracts the attention of the general public and concerned authorities over a particular matter. This is the format to be followed:

Sender’s address
THE EDITOR
Name of the newspaper or magazine
Address
Date

Sir/Madam
Sub:

Content consisting of:

introduction (reason for writing)
your opinion on the issue
your suggestions to solve the problem
action you think should be taken by the concerned authorities
conclusion

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Your name or signature

REPORT WRITING:

This type of writing is done after a thorough study of a particular happening. This involves a news paper report, a letter report or a simple report made to inform your superior about your work.

THE IMPORTANT FACTORS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WRITING A NEWSPAPER REPORT ARE:

A suitable headline
A brief explanation of the headline
Date
Place
By (name or correspondent of a newspaper)
A brief but interesting opening paragraph
A few subheadings may be given (optional)
Facts and figures make the report catchy
Opinions and statements from the concerned authorities and people being affected

THE FACTORS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE WRITING A LETTER REPORT ARE:

Your name
Designation
Receiver’s designation
Department
Date
Suitable heading
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Sender’s signature or name
Sender’s designation

THE MAIN FACTORS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE WRITING A SIMPLE REPORT ARE:

Sender’s name
Sender’s designation
Receiver’s designation
Place
Date
Sub:
Introduction
Causes
Recommendation
Sender’s signature or name
Sender’s designation

ARTICLE WRITING:
An article can be written for a newspaper or a magazine. The topics may vary from a simple day to day problem or a major going concern for the world or simply the description of a beautiful place, therefore the organization of facts also varies.

THE IMPORANT FACTORS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE WRITING AN ARTICLE ARE:

A catchy title
An interesting introduction highlighting the problem
Causes for that problem
Evident effects of the problem
Solution to the problem
Conclusion
Writer’s name

DEBATE WRITING:

A debate script includes roughly the points “for” and “against” the topic but only one side can be chosen for a complete argument.

THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE FRAMING A DEBATE:

Write out points both for and against the motion
Chose the side you firmly believe in
Mention the topic or statement in full before starting
Address the judges, the opponent and the gathering
Start with a question or a fact for maximum effect
Give strong points and facts supporting your side
Never mention the opponent or put in remarks insulting their side
Finish by a strong statement or another fact
Thank you