Guidelines and Tips

(1) Make sure you have a good idea of what your report should be about.
(2) Study the notes given carefully. Elaborate on the notes based on your knowledge of
the subject.
(3) The language used in report writing is formal. Do not use slang in your report.
(4) Your report must be clear and accurate. Do not include unnecessary descriptions.

(5) The format of a report is as follows:

Format
This is the format of writing a report:
Title: Write the title of the report at the top in the centre and underline it
Introduction: Start by writing the details of the event accordingly such as what the
event was, when it was held, who organized the event, who joined the event, and who
were invited.
Body:
Paragraph 1: state the purpose of the event
Paragraph 2: continue to other details and elaborate
Paragraph 3: mention additional points
Conclusion: Close the report well - expectation of future events
Writer’s name: Write the writer’s name and title at the end of the report on the left

Always Remember
Follow the guidelines below to write a report:
-Arrange the notes given to be included in your report.
-Ensure that there is proper sequence of events in the report.
-Write your composition like a i report.
-Write the title of the report at the top in the centre and underline it.
-Write the details of the event or incident.
-Write the name and title of the writer to end the report.
-Use the format of a report.
-Mention your points order of importance

Model Question 1

You should spend 30 minutes on this question.

The Caring Club of your school went to old folks’ home to do volunteer work. As the
secretary of the club, you are asked to write a report of the activity.
Volunteering:
-purpose is to bring cheer to the elderly
-bring gifts
-help clean the home

When writing out your report:

-you may use the notes given
-state one other activity done at the home
-add any other relevant information
-write in not less than 150 words
Writing Outline
Introduction: visit the old folks’ home on 30 April 2016
-organized by the Caring Club
-15 members joined the event supervised by two teachers
Main Body: Describe the volunteer work.
Paragraph 1: -purpose of the volunteer work was to bring cheer to the old folks at the
home
Paragraph 2: -arrived at 10 a.m.
-brought cookies for the elderly as gifts
-clean the home to make it more pleasant
Paragraph 3: - entertained the elderly by telling stories
Conclusion: -left the home at 5 p.m. -the elderly were happy with the visit

Writing Outline
Introduction: visit the old folks’ home on 30 April 2016
-organized by the Caring Club
-15 members joined the event supervised by two teachers
Main Body: Describe the volunteer work.
Paragraph 1: -purpose of the volunteer work was to bring cheer to the old folks at the
home
Paragraph 2: -arrived at 10 a.m.
-brought cookies for the elderly as gifts
-clean the home to make it more pleasant
Paragraph 3: - entertained the elderly by telling stories
Conclusion: -left the home at 5 p.m. -the elderly were happy with the visit