NOTICE WRITING

        NOTICE WRITING 

What is a Notice?

A notice is a written or printed announcement (Example – a notice for sale). It is written in order to inform a large number of people about an event 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, not flowery. They are put up on display boards in schools or in public places.

IMPORTANT  POINTS 

Tips for writing a notice

1. A notice should be written correctly in the Proper format:
2.  The name of the institution/organisation issuing the notice should be written at the top
3.  The title ‘NOTICE’ should be written at the centre in capital letters
4. The date should be written on the left-hand side ee.g.21st August, 2026.
5.  A catchy/relevant heading should introduce the subject of the notice
6.  The body of the notice must answer the following 5 W’s:
   • What is the event
   • Where is the place (venue)  
   • When is the event (Date) (time)                       
   • Who can apply or is eligible,             
   • Whom to contact or apply to
   • Any other important detail as per question
7. The writer’s signature, name and designation should be written on the left
8. Put the notice in a box.
9. Keep the language crisp and to the point.
10. Write in third person
11. Avoid grammatical or spelling errors.
12.  Observe word limit (usually 50 words)

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