If we pay attention to what is going on in the world around us, we will recognise some issues which touch our lives. Writing about a social issue, that is important to you and you are interested in is tricky. Every issue has two sides and you will need to research both sides of the issue and summarise the best points for both sides.
However, to write a good report, you need to be fair and unbiased and give the reader a chance to make up his own mind. Here are the simple steps to write a good report on any social issue:-
- Choose an issue that is interesting and important to your readers and to you.
- One good idea is to see if you can phrase the 'Title' of your report in a question. For example, instead of 'Eradication of Corruption in India', say 'Can corruption be eradicated in India?'
- Start writing from your heart about the issue and do not stop to think too much.
- Jot down the arguments you might hear from the other side of the issue (which you like or not).
- Use the most up-date information, by referring most recently published Books, magazines, periodicals and online.
- As you need to report on two sides of the issue, use a graphic organiser.
- List out points with main idea for each pararagraph, you make for both sides of the issue ('for' and 'against'). Graphic organiser is an outline which will help you, progress your report easily.
- Now prepare a draft, summarising each side of the issue in 2 or 3 sentences.
- It is important to present both sides fairly.
- Note, the introduction introduces the topic of your report and it should get readers' attention so that the reader wants to continue reading.
- By using a question as your title, will get your readers to think about where they stand on the issue.
- Revise your report and ensure you have given same amount of space for both sides and tone has been fair throughout your report.
- Begin each paragraph with general statement (topic sentence), supported with details in the paragraph.
- Your conclusion should relate to your introduction in some way.
And finally, pay close attention to both 'Introduction' & 'Conclusion' as they will make your report appear complete.