The main function of writing a notice is to give some important information to a group of people. It can refer to an event that has happened or an event that is about to happen in the near future.
There are four important characteristics of a good notice:
1. It is complete in all respects. (Who is giving the information , who is the information meant for, what is the information, what is the action, if any, is to be taken, the date on which the notice is being issued.
2. It is specific and concise, that is , it carries only relevant details in brief.
3. The language is kept as simple as possible so that there is no possibility of a misunderstanding in the reader's mind.
4. A notice is a formal piece of writing but care is taken to avoid a stiff tone.
Sample Usage
Write a notice to inform the students about the final of Inter School Zonal Hockey Championship , as a captain of your school Hockey Team.
Shiksha Jyoti Public School
Tri Nagar, Delhi
NOTICE
Our school is playing the final of Inter School Zonal Hockey Championship against Bharati Vidyalaya, Saket as per the details Given below:
Day : Monday, 29 June, 2009
Time : 4:30 p.m.
Venue : Our own school Hockey Ground
The students are requested to come in large numbers to cheer up our team.
Signature
(Captain)
25 June, 2009
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