Notes On Notice Writing - Format, Types and Sample - ICSE Class 10 English Writing Skills

 

Notice Writing Format

 

Notice writing is a formal written document. It is one of the common methods of communication.

It gives important information regarding something that is about to take place or has taken place.

It is usually meant for a wider audience. It is usually put up in a public place for easy accessibility.

 

Format

 

Name of the organization

You should write the name of the organization or the authority right at the very top.

This is important as it makes it easier for the reader to decide whether the given information is important to him/her or not

 

Title

Always mention the title “NOTICE” on top and underline it.Usually notices are put in public places.

Public places usually have a lot of posters,pamphlets,etc. So a bold title is important for the notice to be visible.

 

Date 

Mention the date on which notice was published to the left hand side of the document.

This is a formal document. It is important to mention the date as it stays on record.

 

Heading

Heading should be precise and clear. It should give a clear idea about the purpose of the notice.

 

Body 

Here one should briefly write the information needed.Notice is a very short written document.

One should give all the important information in a precise manner.

The content should cover all the five W’s, i.e, what,where,when,who and whom.

 

Writer’s name

The name and designation of the writer should be mentioned in the end.

 

 

Points to remember

  • Try to be as precise as possible.

  • Underline the title “NOTICE” to make it more visible.

  • The word limit of the body should not cross fifty.

  • Keeps the sentences short.

 

 

Samples

 

 

1.Write a notice about a lost wallet that you found in your residential park.


 

                                                ABC Residential Society

 

                                                              NOTICE

 

  30TH March,2020

 

                                                       Leather Wallet Found

This is to inform all ABC residents that a leather wallet was found lying in our park.

It has few papers and cash in it. It does not have any Ids or contact details of the owner.

So the owner of the wallet can contact me on 9399123456 along with an identity proof. 

 

Thank You

Amrita


 

2.Write a notice inviting students to submit write ups for the annual magazine.


 

                      

                          Dehradun International School

 

                                              NOTICE

 

1st Feb,2020

 

                                       Call for Submission

This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its annual magazine next month.

All those who wish to contribute can mail their entries to dehraduninternationalschool@gmail.com.

Write-ups will be accepted till March 5,2020 till 11:59 pm. You can take any topic of your choice.

For further information, contact your respective class teachers.

 

Thank you

Asma

Head Girl

 

Summary

 

Notice Writing Format

 

Notice writing is a formal written document. It is one of the common methods of communication.

It gives important information regarding something that is about to take place or has taken place.

It is usually meant for a wider audience. It is usually put up in a public place for easy accessibility.

 

Format

 

Name of the organization

You should write the name of the organization or the authority right at the very top.

This is important as it makes it easier for the reader to decide whether the given information is important to him/her or not

 

Title

Always mention the title “NOTICE” on top and underline it.Usually notices are put in public places.

Public places usually have a lot of posters,pamphlets,etc. So a bold title is important for the notice to be visible.

 

Date 

Mention the date on which notice was published to the left hand side of the document.

This is a formal document. It is important to mention the date as it stays on record.

 

Heading

Heading should be precise and clear. It should give a clear idea about the purpose of the notice.

 

Body 

Here one should briefly write the information needed.Notice is a very short written document.

One should give all the important information in a precise manner.

The content should cover all the five W’s, i.e, what,where,when,who and whom.

 

Writer’s name

The name and designation of the writer should be mentioned in the end.

 

 

Points to remember

  • Try to be as precise as possible.

  • Underline the title “NOTICE” to make it more visible.

  • The word limit of the body should not cross fifty.

  • Keeps the sentences short.

 

 

Samples

 

 

1.Write a notice about a lost wallet that you found in your residential park.


 

                                                ABC Residential Society

 

                                                              NOTICE

 

  30TH March,2020

 

                                                       Leather Wallet Found

This is to inform all ABC residents that a leather wallet was found lying in our park.

It has few papers and cash in it. It does not have any Ids or contact details of the owner.

So the owner of the wallet can contact me on 9399123456 along with an identity proof. 

 

Thank You

Amrita


 

2.Write a notice inviting students to submit write ups for the annual magazine.


 

                      

                          Dehradun International School

 

                                              NOTICE

 

1st Feb,2020

 

                                       Call for Submission

This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its annual magazine next month.

All those who wish to contribute can mail their entries to dehraduninternationalschool@gmail.com.

Write-ups will be accepted till March 5,2020 till 11:59 pm. You can take any topic of your choice.

For further information, contact your respective class teachers.

 

Thank you

Asma

Head Girl

 

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