The document outlines the key features and writing style of newspaper reports, emphasizing the importance of clear presentation and factual reporting. It details elements such as the newspaper's name, eye-catching headlines, necessary captions for images, and the inclusion of the 5 Ws in the opening paragraph. The report should use formal language, be written in the third person, and include direct and indirect speech to quote sources.

1. Newspaper Report Writing
Dr. Neelam Mulchandani

2. Newspapers are designed to share important
information with the readers about what is
going on in the world

3. The Key features of a Newspaper Report:
• The name of the Newspaper is always at the top
• Headline should be eye catching which summarizes
the information in few words
• A subtitle is a short title which gives more information
about the report
• Pictures usually have caption beneath them to explain
what is being shown
• The conclusion paragraph can explain what might
happen next

4. Writing
style in
Newspaper
articles
5 Ws
The first paragraph must contain all the 5 Ws
– What, Where, When, who and why
Clear Paragraphs
Each paragraph should give more detail
about the story and be presented in a clear
way
Directed and Indirect/Reported speech
Can be used to show what other people have
said about the story

5. Facts
Facts and Statistics can be used to support your points
and avoid using your own opinion
Formal Language
Avoid chatty, friendly language as report is to be
written to inform people
Third Person
Newspaper reports are written in the third person
using the names of those involved and pronouns as
‘he’, ‘she’ or ‘they’
Writing style
in
Newspaper
articles

6. Thank You