Notice writing
Notice writing is used to inform or to give an announcement to a group of people about something, like, an event, or some important information. It conveys details of the information in a comprehensive manner.
Why do we write notices?
Notices are pinned on notice boards/bulletin boards in schools/colleges. You can also see them in public places such as Government offices, banks, parks, malls etc.
These notices convey information in a precise manner. They answer the questions such as what, where, when, why, and by whom the event will happen.
Notices are much easier to understand information quickly as they are to the point and clear.
What information does a notice contain?
Notices have only the key points but in a precise manner. Imagine information about an event is given to you in a paper which has 3 or more paragraphs about the event. We won’t have the patience to read everything. But in a notice, the information is short and sweet and the reader can understand better as unnecessary details are avoided.
A notice contains information such as,
What and when is the event, where is it going to take place, and by whom it is being conducted.
When can we write a notice?
Notices can be written not just to inform about events, But also for,
1. Invitations
2. Activities
3. Projects
4. Create awareness
5. Do’s and dont’s.
6. Visiting hours
7. Discount sale
8. Field trip
9. Interview
10. Seminar/Webinar.
11. Food festival
12. Contests
13. Competitions
14. Sports events
15. Any kind of sale, land, house, etc.
Components of a notice
All types of writings have a format that should be followed strictly. Here is the format or the template of notice writing. Notice writing is very easy compared to other forms of writing.
1. Name of the institution – Answers the question – by whom?
2. The heading – NOTICE.
3. Date (when the notice was issued)
4. Title
5. Purpose of the notice – body (what, when, and where) (event details)
6. Concluding lines
7. Signature and designation
1. Name: The first and foremost thing to start a notice is to write the name of the organization or institution from where the notice is being issued.
2. The heading NOTICE – As the name suggests is section contains the heading/title as notice.
3. Date: The date when the notice was issued. It is written in the left corner of the notice.
4. Title: The actual heading of the notice. This helps the readers get an idea of what the notice is about. The title should be correct so that the readers should not be confused or deviated from the topic. It’s better to write the heading in bold.
5. Purpose of the notice – Body – This main content should be short and precise. It should be informative and unnecessary details should be avoided. Avoid paragraphs. This section includes the details such as date, time, venue, eligibility and duration.
6. Concluding lines – After the body, the concluding lines follow, like
“For further details, contact the school office.”
“For more information contact the administrative office.”
7. Signature and designation – The signature of the person issuing the notice and their designation in block letters on the left-hand side of the page.
Template of notice writing
Examples of notice writing
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