Writing Notices: Source

Writing Notices
A notice is a written or printed announcement. 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. They are put up on display boards in schools,
organizations 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 (especially for exam)
1. Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks.

2. Repetition of any information should be avoided.
3. Always enclose the notice in a box.
4. Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
5. Highlight the word “NOTICE”. 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.
Source: https://www.successcds.net/learn-english/writing-skills/notice-writing-format-
examples-and-topics.html
Examine the following sample notice and note the information included as well as the
structure. Copy it to your book.
B. B. COKE HIGH SCHOOL

NOTICE
August 6, 2022
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
This is to inform all students that our school will be publishing its annual magazine
next month. All those who wish to contribute can email their entries to
bbcokemagazine@gmail.com. Write-ups will be accepted up to November 8, 2022.
You can write on any topic of your choice. For further information, contact your
respective form teachers.
Thank you
Shennel Little
Head Girl
Write a notice based on the following scenario:
You are the principal of your school and you plan to have a meeting with all teachers
regarding the performance of students in their End of Year Examinations. The meeting will
be held in the staffroom on Friday October 14, 2022 at 1:30 pm. Write a notice that will be
placed in the staffroom to inform teachers about this meeting. The word limit for the body of
your notice is 50 words.
Writing Articles
An article is a piece of writing done for a large audience. The main motive behind writing an
article is that it should be published in either newspapers or magazines or journals so as to
make some difference to the world. It may be the topics of interest of the writer or it may be
related to some current issues.
Objectives of Article Writing

An article is written with the following objectives:
To:
• bring out the topics or the matter of interest into the limelight
• provide information on the topics
• offer suggestions and pieces of advice
• influence the readers and urge them to think
• discuss various stories, persons, locations, rising-issues, and technical developments

Source: https://www.toppr.com/guides/business-correspondence-and-reporting/article-
writing/steps-of-article-writing/
The Format of Article Writing

An article must be organized in a proper way so as to draw the attention of the readers. The
basic outline for an article writing format is
1. Heading / Title
2. A line having the writer’s name
3. Body (the main part of the article, 2 – 3 paragraphs)
4. Conclusion (Ending paragraph of the article with the opinion or recommendation,
anticipation or an appeal)
Source: https://www.toppr.com/guides/business-correspondence-and-reporting/article-
writing/steps-of-article-writing/
NB. The following text/organizational features can be used to enhance articles: subheadings,
bold text, colour, images, underline etc.
Task
Complete the following activity.
Write an article to be published in a local newspaper about the negative effects of sugary
drinks on the body. Use at least two of the above-mentioned text features to enhance your
article.

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A notice is a written or printed announcement. It is written in order to inform a large number

A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:

1. Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)

1. Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks.

B. B. COKE HIGH SCHOOL

Write a notice based on the following scenario:

Objectives of Article Writing

• provide information on the topics

• offer suggestions and pieces of advice

• influence the readers and urge them to think

• discuss various stories, persons, locations, rising-issues, and technical developments

The Format of Article Writing

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