Verbal or Visual Stimulus

Introduction
The notice is a colourful and arresting (interesting) information put up on the notice board to attract the attention of a particular target group. It must convey all relevant information.

Guidelines

Format of Notice writing

• Date of issue (to the left)
  
  
• Heading (should contain the key point and draw attention)
  
  
• The matter, including date details
  
  
• Signature (to the left)
  
  
• Designation (to the left)
  
  
• Stick to word limit
  
  
• If any of the above points are missing upto 2 marks can be deducted
  
  

Points to remember

• Do your rough work.
  
  
• Pick out only key points from the question.
  
  
• Add only necessary details like date, place and time.
  
  
• Do not add any extra information.
  
  
• Make it visually appealing by highlighting key points, using irregular line and length and using catchy phrases.
  
  
• Word limit includes everything you write in the given box.
  
  

Example

Notice writing is introduced in the first unit Health and Medicine. You are asked to write a notice on the arrival of Life Line.

2.1.2004                                         
                                                                  Hospital on Wheels
                                 Lifeline Express is coming to our Village on 13.1.2004
                                           Treatment given: Polio, Cataract, Ear Problems

Venue: Khalari
Dates: 14, 15, 16
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Patients must bring attendants. Accommodation for both will be provided

Contact
XYZ
Station Master

Example

Write a notice for the school notice board informing students about school inspection to be held on June 1^st 2004 by the District Education Officer. The notice should be less than 30 words asking for punctuality, cleanliness and discipline.

28.1.2004

                                                               A.M.S. Public School
                                                         Attention! School Inspection

The District Education Officer is going to inspect the School on 1^st June. Students are requested to come in clean uniforms, be punctual and disciplined.

The Principal

Example

You are the secretary of the Staff Association of NGP Public School. You are planning a trip to Brindavan Gardens, Mysore for the teachers. Write a notice giving details of the trip. Add any other relevant information. Word limit is 35.

29.1.2004

                                                     STAFF PICNIC

A picnic to Brindavan Gardens, Mysore has been planned.
Date - 8.2.2004
Departure - 7a.m.
Arrival - 6p.m.

Rs. 500 to be paid to the undersigned on or before 5.2.2004

XYZ
Secretary Staff Association