Reports –A report is a form of writing that presents information in an organised manner for a specific audience and purpose. It concisely presents facts and findings of an event that one has heard, investigated, or observed. Reports are written in specific formats.

Types of Reports

There are two types of reports:

1. Newspaper
2. Magazine

In CBSE class 12 ‘Report writing’ comes as a long answer type question in Section B of the question paper and carries – 05 marks in the writing section.

Prescribed word limit –120 – 150 words.

CBSE Report writing- Marking scheme:

Format – 1M

Content – 2M

Expression – 2M

Report writing questions are of three types:

1. Descriptive
2. Analytical
3. Based on given hints or inputs

Tips for Report writing:

1. Should be brief and follow specifications and format
2. Should be well structured, logical and coherent
3. Should be presented in a consistent orderly manner