Account Writing, basic concept how to write a proper account
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Description of events in proper order which allows the reader to reach a conclusion
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Account Writing An account may or may not have any subject line at all. To begin with a date written on the top. Account writing is a technique of reporting or describing an event or experience. This is a written document that preserves knowledge of events and facts
Account writing, basic concept The account is that this document provides a description of the events in proper order, which allows the reader to reach a conclusion. Should not jumble the sequence of the event, they should be presented in the right order.
Tone/Language of Account writing
Purpose of Article Writing
Format of Account Writing The format of an account writing: To: Designation/ recipient (The principal or the police) From: Designation/ full name Date: Title/heading: (One-liner) Introductory paragraph Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Concluding paragraph.
Heading (optional but highly recommended). It will address the audience and purpose. For instance, a heading can be something like this: “To the Principal, an account of the recent trip of school”. Date . You write a date if you do not write a heading. But, if you do write a heading then, there is no need to write a date. However, writing a heading can be a better choice because you are addressing the purpose of your account straight away.
Introduction (first paragraph). Here, you have to address why you are writing (the purpose ). You may have to add some background information (if necessary), depending on the situation. The purpose of an introduction is to briefly tell about the topic (event or experience) that you are about to write about.
Conclusion : This is a very crucial part of your writing because you have to mention the purpose of your writing again (to summarize things up). In other words, you have to rephrase the thesis statemen t. Then, wrap up the important points and offer them some extra help and assistance (if required). In this way, you will properly conclude your writing. Then, wrap up the important points and offer them some extra help and assistance (if required). In this way, you will properly conclude your writing. Written by, Your full name (or signature). Date (if not included at the beginning).
Sample account (example): Question : During break time, you witnessed a noisy argument between two pupils queuing for food. The two students dislike each other. The Principal wants you to address the incident by writing an account. Write an account, you must include the following: The date of the event and the name of the students. How the incident happened? Why do the pupils dislike each other so much? You should make your writing accurate and helpful and state some recommendations to prevent incidents like this from happening. You should begin with, “ To the Principal …” and add a signature and date at the end.
Fifth paragraph Written by, X Y Z Date: ___________ The End