OU Degree 4th Sem English Business & Media Report Writing
Business Reports
Exercise I.
Question 1.
Describe the structure of a formal business report.
Answer:
A business report is a formal statement of facts written for a specific audience to meet specific needs. It is an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after a thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.
Basic principles of a good Report
- A formal statement of facts
- Should be conventional in nature
- Should meet the needs of a specific audience
- Should include analysis and interpretation of data and the procedure for the collection of data
- Should contain conclusions reached by the writer based on the data or facts observed
- May include suggestions and recommendations, when required.
Need of writing Reports
- Reports play a key role in an organization.
- An engineer, a business executive or a government official spends a large amount of time in writing reports.
- Governments and business organizations take decisions based on the information presented or recommendations made in reports.
Reports Types
Written Reports (Formal)
Feasibility Reports, Progress / Performance Reports, Evaluation/Appraisal Reports, Inventory Reports, Inspection Reports, Lab Reports, Media Reports, Survey Report, FI.R. Reports, Project Reports, etc.
Oral Reports (Informal)
Structure of a formal business report
A formal report generally has three Sections
Section I: Front Part:
1. Title Page
- Contains the title of the report,
- The report number
- The organization’s name
- The name of addressee
- The name of the report writer
- The date of submission
2. Preface (optional): the salient features of the report
3. Terms of Reference (ToR): For example,
- The committee was constituted by the so and so authority to look into the…
- The committee was entrusted with task of finding…. and report on
4. Letter of Transmittal: a brief Cover Letter-the purpose/objectives or highlights.
5. Acknowledgments
6. Table of Contents/ Content List: lists of headings and subheadings with page numbers.
7. List of Illustrations: tables, graphs, charts or figures with page numbers.
8. Abstract or Executive Summary: objectives, main findings, conclusions and recommendations overall summary-essential information.
Section II: Main Body
1. Introduction: providing background information-why, what, how, for whom you are writing.
2. Methodology / Procedure: the methods of data collection/ methods of investigation.
- Primary source & Secondary Source
- Records of the organization, reference to books, directories, standard publications
- Field Visits, personal inspections, observation
- Experimentation
- Case studies
- Personally Interviewing, getting questionnaires filled in, informal talks with randomly selected persons concerned.
3. Discussion/ Body of the Report: the main part of the report- follow the structure of the Table of Content/Contents List
- Discusses the problem at length
- Precise information, what you have discovered
- Presents analysis and interpretation of the data/facts observed
- Mainly factual NOT based on your opinions
- Tables, charts, bullated lists used to make it clearer
4. Conclusions: Here you can give your opinions on facts/information
5. Recommendations:
- Suggestions, remedies or ways to solve the problem/ improve the situation
- Should be based on the conclusions.
Section III: Back Part
1. References: list of sources referred to or used
2. Appendices: questionnaires, enclosures, graphs, etc.
- for detailed information
- With cross reference to them in the body of the report
3. Questionnaire:
4. Bibliography: List of publications/books you have referred to
Language Bank of a Report
i. Should be formal language NOT informal
ii. Stating Objectives:
- The purpose! aim/’objective of this report is to …
- This report aims to
- This report presents! gives information on…
iii. Passive Voice: For instance,
- Consumer’s choices were observed during the period of investigation.
- Three meetings were held with members of the organization.
- A structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents!consumers.
- The responses thus obtained are given in the form of …pie diagrams/graphs/ tree diagrams
- On the basis of the observations of this survey, it is concluded that….
- The survey was conducted on
- From the tree diagram, it is established that…
iv. Headings and Subheadings should be short: – grammatically – noun phrase consisting of less than three or four words E.g.: Increase in Market Cost, Non-availability of Raw Material
v. Use of Comparison of Adjectives: For instance,
- The age group of 15-35 years is more inclined to spend their time with smartphones 15-35 the age group of 45-65 years.
- The present rate of inflation growth is higher than that of the corresponding period last year.
vi. Recommendations may be numbered and must be in the same grammatical form.
- E.g. The committee makes the following recommendations:
- The survey team recommends the following steps:
- The following steps/measures are recommended:
vii. Outlining Research:
- E.g. We asked the. ..to
- We have conducted the research by asking a group of…
- We examined/ looked are researched… the problems/the issues
- We compared A and B
- The sample group was made up of…
viii. Presenting the Findings: We found that, on the whole,….
- E.g. According to the majority of respondents
- Overall, people preferred…
- 65% of those surveyed said that…
ix. Giving Conclusions:
- E.g. In conclusion….
- The research shows/demonstrates that…
- From the evidence/ research we conclude that…
Question 2.
Describe the process of writing a feasibility report.
Answer:
Sample Feasibility Report
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A Feasibility Report on Entering into Shampoo Production
Prepared for The Managing Director
Prepared by The Marketing Executive
Date:
Acknowledgments
- I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
- I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience.
- Last but not the least, I Finally, I also thank the Managing Director for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
- I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
- I fail in my duty, if I do not express my gratitude to the …
Table of Content
- Introduction
- Discussion/Description
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
List of Illustrations
Figure: Bar graph on the number of shampoos sold in four cities
Table: No. of respondents in five capital cities.
Feasibility Report: a Model
i. Introduction : In today’s busy life style, shampoos have become an essential commodity for many people in India. The earlier practice of applying soaked soap nuts or shikakayi during hair wash was a time-consuming process. Hence, the present generation has got used to shampoos. In addition, shampoos are available in different combinations and consumers have a choice to select a shampoo based on their hair condition.
ii. Discussion! Description : A survey was conducted on shampoo consumers in five states capitals. The different bands of shampoos available in these cities are Himalaya, Gamier, Sunsilk, Head and Shoulders, Nile, etc. The number of respondents from the five capital cities is as follows:
| S.No. | Place | No. of Respondents |
| 1 | Hyderabad | 200 |
| 2 | Chennai | 200 |
| 3 | Bengaluru | 100 |
| 4 | New Delhi | 300 |
| 5 | Kolkata | 200 |
| Total | 1000 |
Methodology (Mode of collecting data)
A structured questionnaire was administered to the consumers randomly, and they were asked to answer the questions given in the questionnaire. The responses thus obtained are given in the form of pie diagrams:
From the pie chart, it is established that the consumption of shampoos that promise healthy growth of hair is higher. This chart shows the Nile shampoo occupies the first place, as it is helpful in making hair smooth and also controls the hair fall and dandruff to some extent. The cost of this shampoo is affordable, and it is available in various sizes.
iii. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that though many shampoos are available in the market, there is still space for a new product and that this is the right time to get into shampoo production. As today’s generation is more conscious of hair fall, they are always ready to try new products. Though Nile Shampoo was rated number one in the survey, people were not satisfied in terms of its treatment of dandruff.
iv. Recommendations
Therefore, we should try to bring out a new product that prevents hair fall and fights dandruff, as this was found to be one of the main gaps in the existing market. As our company has already established itself in the production of hair oil, marking, sales and service, the budget required will not be a problem for us.
Appendix
Questionnaire:
1. Name of the city you are living in?
2. What shampoo are you using?
3. Why did you choose it?
4. What is the price of the shampoo you are using?
5. Is the price right for the product?
6. Are you satisfied with your shampoo?
7. Is there any additional quality you would want to see in your shampoo?
8. Would you try a new shampoo?
9. If yes, what kind of shampoo are you looking for and at what price?
Sample Covering Letter
The Marketing Executive Corporate Office,
Sales Department, Abids
Hyderabad-05
The Managing Director
Parachute Inc.
Mumbai – 01
Lr. No. _____________ date _____________
Sir/Madam, (Salutation)
Sub:
With reference to the subject cited, the feasibility report of is herewith being submitted to your kind consideration
With regards
Yours sincerely (Subscription)
Question 3.
Describe the structure of a progress report.
Answer:
Progress report is one which provides the details about the progress in the ongoing enterprise/product/activity/ any other work of business in nature. For example, the progress report is to be taken up, if an existing company is confident of competing with the other manufactures of the same product and of making a decent profit. Usually, the team observing the progress of a product prepares weekly, fortnightly or monthly reports for the management to take informed decisions.
Structure of a Progress Report
A typical progress report may have the following blueprint:
1. Introduction
The progress report usually begins with the Introduction including the aims of the projects, its venturing into the new field, capturing the market, earning profit, etc.
2. Body of the Report
What is happening to the sale of the product should be precisely described by including facts as these:
- When was the product introduced?
- When was it introduced?
- How is it doing? (Poor/Average/Good)
- Does the sales graph have ups and downs?
3. Conclusion
The progress report ends with indicating the future of the product in the market.
Blueprint of a Progress Report
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A Progress Report on Construction of ABC Housing Project Prepared for
The Managing Director Prepared by
The Marketing Executive
Date: 05.10.2020
Acknowledgments
I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report. I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience. Last but not the least, / Finally, I also thank the Managing Director for giving me this opportunity to present this report. I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
- Introduction
- Discussion/Description
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
List of Illustrations
Figure: Bar Graph on the number of floors in each Block in the Housing Project.
Therefore it can be said that a progress report helps the management take stock of a given situation. It is on the basis of the progress report, informed choices are made and decisions are taken with regards to the production.
Question 4.
Describe the structure of an evaluation report.
Answer:
In business communication, an evaluation report plays an important role in decision making. It is a written document that describes how the product has been monitored and evaluated. It presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations from a particular evaluation, including recommendations for how evaluation results can be used to guide the product improvement and decision making.
For example, imagine after introducing a particular product into the market and checking its progress through several progress reports, the company now wants to evaluate its product. The company assigns this task to one of its senior employees. A typical evaluation report has the structure presented below:
1. Introduction
Evaluation report begins with Introduction. In order to write the Introduction for an evaluation report, one should read the feasibility as well progress reports and summaries both the reports.
2. Discussion/Description
In order to write the description part of the evaluation report, the team should decide the criteria (parameters or expectations) and check whether their expectations are in line with the set criteria or not.
3. Conclusion
The conclusion of the evaluation report is important as it decides the fate of a product. Based on the reporter’s conclusion, the organization decides whether to continue or discontinue the product.
Blueprint of an Evaluation Report
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
An Evaluation Report on Construction of ABC Housing Project Prepared for The Managing Director, ABC Housing Project Prepared by The Marketing Executive, ABC Housing Project Date: 05.10.2020
Acknowledgements
- I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
- I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience.
- Finally, I also thank the Managing Director for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
- I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
- Introduction
- Discussion/Description
- Conclusions
List of Illustrations
Figure: A rectilinear graph of the sales of the Housing Project
Exercise II.
Question 1.
Write a feasibility Report on the establishment of a small scale industry in your locality.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A Feasibility Report on Establishing Soup Production Industry near ABC Village Prepared for The Managing Director Prepared by The Marketing Executive
Date: 05.10.2020
Acknowledgements
- I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
- I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience.
- Last but not the least, / Finally, I also thank the Managing Director for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
- I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Methodology
iv. Conclusions
v. Recommendations
i. Introduction
Small-scale industries are very important segment in the industrial sector which can provide huge employment opportunities in our county, especially in the rural areas which semi-skilled and unskilled workers are available. In today’s busy life style, body soups have become an essential commodity for majority people in India.
The earlier practice of applying mud during hair wash was a time-consuming process. Hence, the present generation has got used to soaps of chemical and other aromatic fragrance. In addition, soups are available in different combinations and consumers have a choice to select a soup to suit their body skin condition.
ii. Discussion/ Description
In order to prepare a feasibility report to establish a small scale industry of soup making, a survey was conducted on soup consumers in five cities in the Telangana state. The different bands of soups available in these cities are Lux, Cinthol, Santoor, Lifebuoy, Pears, etc. The number of respondents from the five cities is as follows:
| S.No. | Place | No. of Respondents |
| 1 | Hyderabad | 200 |
| 2 | Warangal | 200 |
| 3 | Karimnagar | 200 |
| 4 | Khammam | 200 |
| 5 | Mancherial | 200 |
| Total | 1000 |
iii. Methodology (Mode of collecting data)
A structured questionnaire was prepared and administered to the soup consumers randomly, and they were asked to answer the questions given in the questionnaire. The responses thus obtained are given in the form of pie diagrams: Lux, Cinthol, Santoor, Lifebuoy, Pears.
From the analysis of the data collected from the sample consumers presented in the pie charts, it is established that the consumption of soups that promise healthy and glowing skin is higher. This charts show the Santoor soup occupies the first place, as it is helpful in making skin smooth and also improves its health to some extent, The cost of this soup is affordable, and it is available in various sizes.
iv. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that though many soups are available in the market, there is still space for a new product and that this is the right time to get into soup production. As today’s generation is more conscious of fair skin complexion, they are always ready to try new products. Though Santoor soup was rated number one in the survey, people were not satisfied in terms of its effectiveness in durability of skin protection.
v. Recommendations
Therefore, we should try to bring out a new product that provides an extended period of skin care, as this was found to be one of the main gaps in the existing market. Since in our locality is surrounded by a large swathes of forest area, the ingredients such as herbs and aromatic plants used in the herbal soups are available abundantly. Therefore it is feasible to establish a small scale industry of herbal soup production in our locality.
Appendix
Questionnaire
1. Name of the city you are living in?
2. What soup are you using?
3. Why did you choose it?
4. What is the price of the soup you are using?
5. Is the price right for the product?
6. Are you satisfied with your soup?
7. Is there any additional quality you would want to see in your soup?
8. Would you try a new soup?
9. If yes, what kind of soup are you looking for and at what price?
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Covering Letter The Marketing Executive The Managing Director Corporate Office, Gnanika Small Scale Industry Inc. Sales Department, Abids |
Question 2.
Think of something that would make your college better. It could be anything better facilities, better infrastructure, better branding and so on. Once you have identified a specific area/areas for lmprovement write a feasibility report on the course of action to be taken.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A Feasibility Report on Setting up of Student-run Canteen on College Campus
Prepared for The Principal
Prepared by The Student Council
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgements:
- I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
- I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience.
- Last but not the least, / Finally, I also thank the Principal for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
- I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their class, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Methodology
iv. Conclusions
v. Recommendations
i. Introduction
In order to make a college a full-fledged one, it requires to have well-trained and experienced teaching staff and sufficient infrastructure. We the Student Council is fortunate to have experienced and committed teaching staff in our ABC College of Arts and Sciences. In terms of infrastructure, we have almost everything in place except a canteen for the students.
Since our college is located on the outskirts of the city, it is essential to have a canteen for the students who are coming from surrounding villages and towns who carry lunch boxes for lunch. Moreover, a canteen will act as a hub of idea generation and many productive student activities. Hence, requires a student-run Canteen on our college premises.
ii. Discussion! Description
In order to prepare a feasibility report to establish a student-run Canteen on our college premises, a survey was conducted on a student-mn Canteen on our college premises by interviewing the all the stakeholders. The number of respondents from the five cities is as follows:
| S.No. | Stakeholders | No. of Respondents |
| 1 | Students | 150 |
| 2 | Teachers/Lecturers | 20 |
| 3 | Non-Teaching Staff | 10 |
| 4 | Parents | 50 |
| 5 | Alumni | 50 |
| Total | 300 |
iii. Methodology (Mode of collecting data)
A structured interview schedule was prepared and randomly administered to the all the stakeholders students, teachers, non-teaching staff, alumni, and parents, and they were asked to answer the questions given in the interview schedule.
From the analysis of the responses from the sample stakeholders, it is established that the majority of the students, teachers, non-teaching staff, parents and alumni who were interviewed preferred to have a Student-run Canteen on the college campus. Only very few opined to have other infrastructure such as indoor stadium, swimming pool, etc.
The expenditure to construct the proposed student-run canteen can be met through the donations from alumni, and other philanthropists. Moreover, the land for the facility is also available on the college campus.
iv. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that though different views are offered, there is unanimous opinion to have a student-run canteen on college campus. Our college is located on the outskirts of the city.
Therefore, it is found to be essential to have a canteen for the students mostly coming from surrounding villages and towns carrying lunch boxes for lunch. Moreover, a canteen is considered to act as a hub of idea generation and many productive student activities. Therefore a student-run Canteen on our college premises may be constructed to cater to the students.
v. Recommendations
Therefore, we should try to construct a student-run canteen to provide accommodation for the students coming from far-off villages to take lunch and to help them share their idea in an informal space. Therefore it is feasible to establish a student- run canteen on the college campus.
Appendix
Interview Schedule
1. Do you think that your college has all the facilities essential for a college?
2. What is, in your opinion, the most essential infrastructure requi1 –I in our college?
3. Why did you choose it?
4. What is the best option in terms of expenditure?
5. Suggest the resource mobilization for the construction?
Question 3.
Write a feasibility report on declaring certain shopping areas as no-vehicle zones.
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A Feasibility Report on declaring certain shopping areas no-vehicle zones
Prepared for The Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda Police
Commissionerate, Hyderabad
Prepared by The President, Uppal Residents Association
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgements:
- I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
- I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience.
- Last but not the least, / Finally, I also thank the Commissioner of Ikilice,
Rachakonda Police Commissionerate, Hyderabad for giving me this opportunity to present this report. - I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their class, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Methodology
iv. Conclusions
v. Recommendations
i. Introduction
In order to make the shopping areas located in the Uppal Zone peaceful, it requires declaring some of the thickly populated areas where the shopping malls are located vehicle-free zones. Traffic is heavy in these areas mainly because of the location of some of the most visited shopping malls.
Especially, during the week-ends, the traffic jams and noise therefrom is common, disturbing the normal life in these colonies. We the residents of the colonies located in the Uppal Zone have been suffering from unbearable noise from heavy traffic running through these colonies.
There are also some schools and hospitals situated in these localities. The decibel level of the noise emanated from traffic vehicles is high and causing untold misery to the students, patients and old age people living in these residential areas. Therefore the shopping areas need to be declared vehicle free zones.
ii. Discussion/Description
In order to prepare a feasibility report on declaring certain shopping areas no-vehicle zones, a survey was conducted by interviewing the residents and the owners of the shopping malls located in the shopping areas. The number of respondents from the shopping areas in Uppal Zone is as follows:
| S.No. | Place | Number of Respondents |
| 1 | Residents | 200 |
| 2 | Owners of the Shopping Malls | 20 |
iii. Methodology (Mode of collecting data)
A semi-structured interview schedule was prepared and randomly administered to the all the residents, and the owners of the shopping malls located in the areas. They were asked to answer the questions given in the semi-structured interview schedule.
From the analysis of the responses from the sample stakeholders, it is analyzed that the majority of the residents and the owners of the shopping malls who were interviewed preferred to declare the shopping areas “vehicle-free zones”. Only very few opined to either shift the shopping areas to non-residential areas or close them.
iv. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that though different views are offered, majority opinions that the shopping areas should be declared vehicle-free.
v. Recommendations
Traffic is heavy in the areas mainly because of the location of some of the most visited shopping malls. Especially, during the week-ends, the traffic jams and noise therefrom is common, disturbing the normal life in these colonies. The people living in these areas have been suffering from unbearable noise from heavy traffic running through these colonies.
There are also some schools and hospitals situated in these localities. The decibel level of the noise emanating from traffic vehicles is high and causing untold misery to the students, patients and old-age people living in these residential areas. On the basis of the survey findings, it is possible to declare the shopping areas “vehicle free zones” so as to protect the health of the people and peace in the areas.
Appendix
Sample Questions in the semi structured Interview Schedule
1. Do you feel any noise-pollution in your area?
2. What is, in your opinion, the main reason for the noise pollution?
3. What are the adverse effects of noise pollution in your locality?
4. What is your suggestion for reducing the noise pollution?
Question 4.
Write a feasibility report on the practicality of installing solar panels on all roof tops.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A Feasibility Report on the practicality of installing solar panels on all roof tops Prepared for
The Mandal Parishad Chairperson Prepared by
The Panchayat Secretary of XYZ Gram Panchyat
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgements
- I thank all my colleagues for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
- I am also grateful to the respondents who answered my questions with patience.
Last but not the least, I also thank the MPDO of XYZ Mandal for giving me this opportunity to present this report. - I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their class, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Methodology
iv. Conclusions
v. Recommendations
i. Introduction
In present times, India is emerging in the global arena as a leading generator of renewable energy, adopting renewable power strategy at a rapid rate. In its efforts to move further towards sustainable development, the government has set a target to achieve 175 GW of installed capacity of renewable energy by the end of 2022. Out of this, 100 GW is the target set for solar installations.
Till date, 23 GW of this target has already been achieved and 40 GW is under different stages of implementation. Though large scale installations account for 87% of solar power generation, today the adoption rate of solar rooftop panels is accelerating.
The installed capacity of solar rooftops augmented from 117 MW to 1250 MW during 2013-16. Taking this immense growth into consideration, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy through its National Solar Mission of India has set a target of 40 GW power through rooftop solar by 2022. Keeping the benefits of solar energy in minds, the feasibility report is prepared for installing solar rooftop panels on the buildings in our village.
ii. Discussion Description
In order to prepare a feasibility report on installing solar rooftop panels on the buildings in our village, a survey was conducted by interviewing the residents in the village about willingness towards this end. The number of respondents from the village is as follows:
| S.No. | Place | No. of Respondents |
| 1 | Residents | 500 |
iii. Methodology (Mode of collecting data)
A semi-structured interview schedule was prepared and randomly administered to the all the residents in the village. They were asked to answer the questions given in the semi-structured interview schedule. From the analysis of the responses from the sample stakeholders, it is analyzed that the majority of the residents who were part of the survey preferred to install solar rooftop panels on their buildings in our village. Only very few opined to continue with the conventional energy sources.
iv. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that though different views are offered, majority opinion is that it is better to install solar rooftop panels on their buildings in our village, sic there are many benefits out it.
v. Recommendations
On the basis of the findings of survey, it can be recommended to go for installing solar rooftops on the buildings In the village. The initiative has many benefits: the biggest advantage of installing rooftop solar panels is that they offer cost savings.
The tariff rates for rooftop solar in comparison to industrial and commercial tariff rates are cheaper by 17% and 27% respectively; electricity prices keep on fluctuating from time to time. So, it is difficult to calculate the expenditure on electricity for a certain period of time.
However, when it comes to electricity generated by solar rooftops, the price of power generated can be calculated easily; though the deficiency of power in India is decreasing rapidly, still there are many people both in the rural and urban areas, who have improper and unreliable access to electricity. Since rooftop solar panels harness the power of the sun to generate electricity, they are eco-friendly.
Furthermore, their cost of operation is also stable; in order to encourage people to adopt solar energy, the government offers tax credits to those who install rooftop solar panels whether it be for residential or commercial purposes.
As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the government pays 30% of the installation cost as a subsidy to the installer; and it reduces carbon footprints and a source of green energy. On the basis of the survey findings, it is possible to install solar panels on the rooftops of the building in the village.
Appendix
Sample Questions in the semi-structured Interview Schedule
- Do you have an electricity connection?
- If yes, on an average how much electricity bill do you get per a month?
- Do you want to install the solar panels on the rooftops of your house?
- If yes, why do you want to install the solar panels on the rooftops of your house?
Question 5.
Imagine that you are asked to supervise the establishment of a small-scale industry in your locality. Write a progress report on the work being done.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZA
Report on the Progress of Establishment of a Soup Making Industry Prepared for
The Managing Director Prepared by The Sales Manager
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgments
I thank all my colleagues, especially the sales executives who collected the data on the progress of the establishment of Soup making industry in the area for extending their support in the preparation of this report.
I also thank The Managing Director for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
I am indebted to all the persons, irrespective of their class, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Conclusions
iv. Recommendations
i. Introduction
In October 2020, our company called for a feasibility report on the prospects of entering into the production of soup making. Accordingly. our Marketing Executive submitted a report. On the basis of the report, the company started the production of the soup, and it launched the product with the brand name “Sankalpa Herbal Soup” on January 19, 2021. Within a week, the soup was distributed to every nook and corner of the country. I have been asked to prepare and present a progress report on the sales of Sankalpa Herbal Soup in the first thred months of its launch.
ii. Discussion/Description
Sankalpa Herbal Soup was launched in three sizes. It is available in 100 gms, 150 gms and 200 gms. In order to prepare progress report on the progress of the soup sales, a survey was conducted among different customers in the five major cities in the country, including hyderabad from Telangana. The analysis of the survey results shows that many customers have tried the soup and liked it very much.
The merchants are also happy with the demand for the soup. However, they viewed that the soup needs to be given much more publicity. It was also identified that many village are not yet aware of the product. Therefore, measures must be initiated to publicize the soup product in rural areas.
However, there is huge demand for the soup and its popularity is on the rise. It was identified that the main reason for demand is its success in protection of the skin in all seasons and its moisturizing quality. The results of the survey are preseited in the form of a bar graph, as shown here:
iii. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that the demand for the soup is satisfactory and sales are picking up day by day. We introduced the product at the right time. However, there are some lapses too, which need our immediate attention.
iv. Recommendations
Based on the conclusions, the following recommendations are hereby made for your kind notice and consideration:
- The product should be published well in villages too.
- It should be made available in small sizes such as in 50gms.
- The marketing strategy should be revised.
- There should be a close watch on shopkeepers who are not promoting our product active. because of high incentives being offered by our competitors.
Appendix
Sample Questions In the semi-structured Interview Schedule
- Do you use our brand soup ”Sankalpa Herba? Soup”?
- Why?
- Do you suggest any improvements in the product?
Question 6.
Write a progress report on your collection of data about school dropouts in the colonies around your college.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A progress report on the collection of data about school dropouts in the
colonies around the college
Prepared for The Mandai Education Officer
Prepared by Hrushikesh, Student Study Project group leader
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgements:
- I thank all my classmates and friends who were involved in collecting the data about school dropouts in the colonies around the college.
- I also thank the Mandai Education Officer for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Conclusions
iv. Recommendations
i. Introduction
School going children are seen going not to schools but to work or to other non agricultural work. Beautiful childhood turns into spoilt and burdened adulthood. This is especially true in the case many children living in the nearby colonies around the ABC College. As part of a student study project undertaken by the students of the college, the issue of school dropouts in the nearby colonies around the college was taken up.
In the process, the required data was being collected from the sample of parent and school dropout respondents. A group of students from our college have got divided themselves into sub-groups and have been on their visit to the nearby colonies for the last one month. A progress report on the collection of data about school dropouts in the colonies around the college is hereby present
ii. Discussion/Description
Though child labour is prohibited in our country, there are so many young children seen either working in the roadside dabo.s. moteLs, hotels, construction work, and agriculture-related work. This results in constant rise in the number of school dropouts in the near by colonies around our college.
A survey method with a structured questionnaire has been adopted in order to study the exact number of school dropouts in these colonies, the main reasons for such increase in the dropout rate and the measures required for taken up.
The population of the survey constitutes all the children of school going age group and according
to Census 2011 is around 2500 in the colonies around our college. Stratified random sampling technique based on their age and the qualification of their parents’ education and economic background was chosen for the purpose of data collection. The colony wise progress in the data collection process is presented in the form of a bar graph as shown here:
Bar graph shows the number of colony wise school dropouts from the selected five colonies (Blue indicates the figures of total sample and red shows the figures of the already covered school dropouts).
iii. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that 3930 out of sample of 5000 school dropouts from the selected colonies around the college have been enumerated along with their demographic variables. It constitutes 78.6 percent of the sample school dropouts
iv. Recommendations
Based on the conclusions, the following observations and recommendations are here by made for your kind notice and consideration:
i. Some of the sample school dropouts were not available since they were engaged in the labour works.
ii. There needs to be some cooperation from the schools located in the colonies in the survey process so as to step up the data collection process.
Appendix
Questionnaire (for both children and parents)
1. Why are you not going to school?
2. What are your parents?
3. Do you send your child children to school. if any support is provided to your family?
4. If yes, what kind of support do you expect from the government?
Question 7.
Assume that you are selected as a green volunteer. Prepare a progress report on the tree plantation drive being carried out in your locality.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
A progress report on the tree plantation drive being carried out in ABC Nagar
Prepared for The District Collector
Prepared by Hrushikesli. a Green Voluneer
Date: 05.06,2021
Acknowledgements:
I thank the Word member and all my friends from my colony who were involved in data collection process on the tree plantation drive being
carried out in ABC Nagar. I also thank the District Collector for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Conclusions
iv. Recommendations
i. Introduction
A tree plantation drive was held in the ABC Colony on 10th Aug, 2020. The duel objectives of this drive were to enhance the tree cover in the colony and to sensitize the residents towards importance of trees. In this program, members of the Colony Welfare Association and the residents were made to plant a tree each at the designated place.
Each tree was marked by a plate mentioning the name of the tree, and the name of the person that planted it. Each member of the associations has taken the responsibility of nurturing their tree. This also creates among the colony children a sense of belonging to nature, As a Green Volunteer, I am authorised to present the following progress report of the tree plantation drive undertaken in my colony:
ii. Discussion/Description
The survey method was adopted as the methodlogy to data collection and analysis. After analyzing the data, it was identified that the tree plantation drive in the colony went on as per the plan. Firstly, time-slots to different streets were given between 11am to 1pm. residents came to the site with a member of the association as per the schedule and planted the trees. They were given information about the naine and type of tree, colour of its flowers, its blooming season and about what are they expected to do to take care of it.
On this occasion one tree each was also planted by our guests Municipal Chairperson and Ward member and other representatives of Government. In all, 200 trees were planted on the occasion, all of which are flowering trees. The trees that were planted were Gulmohar (Delonik Regia), Jacaranda (Jacaranda Mimosifolia), Kanak Champa (Pterospermum Acerifoliuni), Kurejia or Mexican Silk Cotton (Ceiba Petandra) and Tota (Erythrina Variegata). The street wise trees planted as part of the plantation drive is presented in the form of a bar graph, as shown here:
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iii. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey. it is concluded that 200 saplings were planted during the plantation drive. In the street Number 3, the highest number of saplings was planted. In the contrast, in the street number 4, there were 30 saplings were planted. It was concluded that there should be follow up action on the part of the colony association to take care of the plants to grow into big trees
iv. Recommendations
Based on the conclusions, the following observations and recommendations are hereby made for your kind notice and consideration:
- The residents of the colony and volunteers should be allotted with watering the plants even during the summer season.
- There should be a regular green audit to ascertain the survival of the plants and green cover in the colony.
Appendix
Programme Schedule Sheet
- Inauguration 10:00AM
- Plantation Drive 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Question 8.
Write an evaluation report on the socio-economic and environmental Impact of the small-scale industry in your locality.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
An Evaluation Report on the socio-economic and environmental impact
of the Soup making industry near ABC village
Prepared for The Managing Director (Sankalpa Herbal Soup)
Prepared by The Marketing Manager (Sankalpa Herbal Soup)
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgements:
I thank all persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report. I also thank the Managing Director (Sankalpa Herbal Soup) for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Conclusions
i. Introduction
After going through the progress reports of the last one year, it can be said that the sales graph of “Sankalpa Herbal Soup” is not consistent, The management examined the progress reports and implemented the recommendations made in the reports. Now the management wants to evaluate the product.
ii. Discussion Description
The management has adopted the following criteria to evaluate the quality, popularity, profit margins, etc. of the “Sankalpa Herbal Soup”.
- At least 50% of the people should use the product.
- The profit margin should increase by at least 3-4% every month.
- The brand name of the product should become a household name.
- At least 45% of sales should be in villages.
- There should be 100% satisfaction from the consumers.
After going through the details, it was found that the product has met the majorily of the criteria. As expected by the management. more than 50% of people are using the soup and the profit has increased almost every month, though not at the desired rate.
This soup has been received well by consumers, and it has become a household name in some areas. There is 90% satisfaction among the consumers. However. 100% satisfaction is very difficult to achieve. Sales in villages are increasing month by month and have now gone up to 38%.
Sales graph of the Sankalpa Herbal Soup in the last 6 months:
From the above graph, it can be observed that there was a steady and constant growth in the sales of the soup during last six months.
iii) Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that the sales of the soup are picking up, and profits will also improve gradually. There should be improvement in sales in some areas. Many indicators match the expectations of the management. Therefore, it is desirable to continue the product, particularly since there have been no losses so far.
Question 9.
Write an evaluation report on a new course of study introduced 2 years ago.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
An evaluation report on the new course of study introduced 2 years ago
Prepared for The Board of Studies, Department of Commerce,
Osmania University
Prepared by The Principal, XYZ College
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgments:
I thank all persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
I also thank the Board of Studies, Dept. of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Conclusions
i. Introduction
After having gone through the increased admissions during the last three years in the new course ‘B.Com. Business Analytics” introduced 2017-18, it can be said that the admission graph of the course is consistent in its upward trend. The college management examined the year-wise response of the students getting admission into this particular course and initiated necessary measures to keep the demand for the course high. Now the college management wants to evaluate the course outcomes.
ii. Discussion! Description
The college management has adopted the following criteria to evaluate the quality, popularity, employability of the students studying “B.Com. Business Analytics”.
- There should be 100% admissions into the course.
- The demand for the course should increase by at least 5% every year.
- At least 80% of pass-out graduates should get campus recruitment.
- There should be 100% satisfaction from the stakeholders-students, parents, alumni, and employers.
After going through the details, it was found that the new course has met the majority of the criteria, As expected by the college management, more than 100% of students have been applying for the new course using the soup and demand for the course should increase by at least 5% every year. This course has been received well by the commerce student community.
There is 100% satisfaction among the students and it shows the popularity of the course among the commerce students. Employability of the students who have completed the course is 100%. since all the graduates of the “B.Com. Business Analytics” have been absorbed into the industry through the campus recruitment dive.
The following graph presents the applications, admission and employability of the “B.Com. Business Analytics” in the last 3 years: From the above graph, it can be observed that there has been an upward trend in the course admissions and employment for the course during last three years.
Conclusion:
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that the demand for the course has been increasing over the years from 150 applications in 2017-18 academic year to 650 applications in 2019-20 academic year. In order to accommodate the growing demand, the number of seats has also been increased with the prior permission of the university.
There should be improvement in sales in some areas. Except in the academic year 2017-18, there has been 100% employment provided for the course graduates as part of the college campus recruitment drive. Many indicators match the expectations of the college management. Therefore, it is desirable to continue the course with increased seats in our college.
Question 10.
Write an evaluation report on online admissions into undergraduate courses.
Answer:
Title Page
Report No. XYZ
An Evaluation Report on online admissions into undergraduate courses
Prepared for The Convener, DOST, Telangana
Prepared by The Principal, XYZ College
Date: 05.06.2021
Acknowledgments:
I thank all persons, irrespective of their cadre, who extended their helpful hands in the preparation of this report.
I also thank the Convener, DOST, Telangana, Hyderabad for giving me this opportunity to present this report.
Table of Content
i. Introduction
ii. Discussion/Description
iii. Conclusions
i. Introduction
Degree Online Services Telangana known as DOST is a unified, online degree admission system for students in Telangana by Government of Telangana. The DOST online service, brings all government colleges, autonomous colleges, private and aided colleges under one system.
Over 2.2 lakh students were allotted seats in various degree colleges in all state universities-Osmaflia University, Kakatiya University, Telangana University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Satavahana University and Palamuru University in May and July every year.
In order to get an admission for bachelor’s degree in universities in Telangana, they are required to register on the DOST portal: dost.cgg.gov.in. Since the introduction of the online admissions through DOST platform in 2016, there have been many changes to make the platform user-friendly and hassle free. However there are some issues that need attention. In this context, the evaluation report on the DOST is essential.
ii. Discussion/ Description
The college management has adopted the following criteria to evaluate the quality, user-friendliness and other issues related to the DOST platform:
- There should be 100% satisfaction among the stakeholders, especially students.
- Online admission schedule should be followed strictly.
- There should be an increase in the online applications by at least 2-3% every year.
After having gone through the details, it was found that the online admissions into undergraduate courses through the DOST platform have not met the majority of the criteria. As expected by the stakeholders, especially students and parents, the online system is not working.
Only 70% of student applicants are satisfied with the online admission system through DOST. Due to many reasons. the online admission schedule has been disturbed almost every year. It was identified that there an increase in the online applications into the undergraduate courses through DOST by 3% every year.
iii. Conclusion
On the basis of the observations of its survey, it is concluded that
- Aspiring students need to register their web options on the official website and opt for colleges. After the admission process begins, the students receive SMS when a seat is allotted in a degree college.
- The student admission process was linked to biometric system in 2017-18. For the academic year 2018-19. it was linked with Aadhaar of students. There are 3 phases in the admitting the students.
- Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). Hyderabad. conducts the
Degree Online Services Telangana Admission on the official website i.e., dost.cgg.gov.in. - DOST admission is provided on the basis of merit and reservation criteria. It is a state-level admission process through which candidates are offered admission to courses such as BA. B.Com, B.Sc, B.Com (Voc), B.Com (Horis), BSW, BBM, BCA. Therefore, it is desirable to continue the course with increased seats in our college.
- There will be constant rescheduling of the online admission process due to many reasons. And satisfaction levels of the stakeholders are not up to the mark.
Media Reports
Exercise 1.
Question 1.
Explain the inverted pyramid’ style of wilting a media report.
Answer:
Writing media reports is different from writing general reports or essays. Unlike other reports, media reports begin with the conclusion and disclose the details gradually. In order to grab the attention of the reader, media reports use the most essential element of the report first, followed by details and supporting information in order of diminishing importance.
This method followed in writing media reports is known as the ‘inverted pyramid’ style of writing because it turns the conventional structure upside down by starting with the conclusion. It is also sometimes referred to as the ‘front loading’ style because it gives the most important information first and directly.
Question 2.
Describe the process of writing a media report.
Answer:
A good media report is one that catches the attention of the reader quickly and is able to convince the reader to read through the story. Remember that today’s reader has many alternative sources of information and has no patience with badly written and I or badly presented reports. The following are some of the techniques followed in writing media reports:
i. Compose a catchy headline: The headline is your “hook” to catch your reader – use vivid language and verbs. Convey the basic idea of the story in one line; use two lines only if absolutely necessary. You may find writing the headline easier after you have finished your media report.
ii. Lead the first paragraph with answers to the questions who, what, when, where and why. Be brief and give the most relevant details. Numbers should not merely be listed, but woven into the text in a readable manner. Give facts in an accurate but entertaining manner.
iii. Follow the “inverted pyramid” style in the remaining paragraphs of your media report. The inverted pyramid style gives details in descending order of importance. Start with the most important and newest information. Continue with remaining details, ending with the oldest and least important. Include as much information as needed but no more.
iv. Proofread your copy and double check. Follow the style guide used by your media outlet. Check for spelling and grammar errors even if your word processing program has a built in error-checker. One helpful technique in proofreading is reading your media report backwards. This technique makes errors stand out. Verify dates, times, addresses and the spelling of names.
Question 3.
List some important points to be kept in mind while wilting media reports.
Answer:
A good media report is one that catches the attention of the reader quickly and is able to convince the reader to read through the story. Remember that today’s reader has many alternative sources of information and has no patience with badly written and/or badly presented reports. The following are some of the guidelines for writing media reports:
- Use clear and simple language, shorter words and active verbs. For example, ‘We watched the match” instead of The match was watched”.
- Avoid jargon and slang and complex sentences and try to conclude only one idea in a sentence.
- Make each paragraph present only one idea and concept. ‘Front load’ each paragraph, i.e., start each paragraph with the main idea or conclusion of the paragraph.
- Be direct. Make your point first and then explain. The front loading or ‘direct approach’ may be considered inelegant, blunt and even rude perhaps in other kinds of writing. However, it is the preferred style of media reports because their target reader is one who wants to grasp information quickly and easily.
- Give details but only as much as required. Cut out the flab.
- Always remember that the reader is under no obligation to read the report. You have to catch the reader’s attention and make sure you do not lose it.
Exercise II.
Write media reports on the following topics:
Question 1.
Decline in the number of applications for admissions into engineering courses.
Answer:
Applications for Admission into Engineering Courses declined
Students are averse of tech courses but opting for traditional degree courses
There is a striking decline in the number of applications for admissions into engineering courses in colleges in Telangana state. This year there have been only 1,90,524 applications for the total seats of 1,08,175. Last year this number was slightly higher with 2,76,233 students aspired for the engineering education.
The B.Tech. admissions in Telangana engineering colleges are purely based on merit. Every year, at least 2 lakh students appear for the state-level engineering entrance exam, and the competition for B.Tech. admission in Telangana is moderate. Intermediate second-year students who are aspiring to pursue B.Tech. in Telangana must clear the entrance test to secure admission.
The Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training (TSBTET) has released the official details about the total number of seats available in government and private engineering-colleges across the state. The official seat matrix of Telangana engineering colleges can be checked below.
| College Type | Total No. of Colleges | Total No. of Seats |
| Govt. Engineering Colleges | 14 | 3,055 |
| Private Engineering Colleges | 200 | 1,05,120 |
Lack of employment of opportunities, lack of quality engineering education and cost of the courses are some of the main reasons for the decline in the number of applications for the engineering courses.
Question 2.
Private and foreign universities setting up campuses in the state soon.
Answer:
Telangana govt, gives permission to 5 private universities
Approval for nine private universities given preliminary approval in
February last; Foreign universities to open Campuses
In a significant move, the Telangana government has cleared permission to five private universities in the state. The government promulgated an ordinance giving permission to five universities and operate from the current academic year 2020-21 on Wednesday. There is also talk of allowing foreign universities to open their campuses in the state soon.
In fact, the state government has given preliminary approval for nine private universities in February last and was about to enact legislation. However, after giving preliminary permission, the matter was referred to a ministerial subcommittee to examine the credentials of each of the nine universities.
After a thorough study, the committee made certain recommendations based on which five of them were given permission. The five new private universities are – Tech Mahindra (Bahadurpalli), Woxsen University (Sadasivapet), Mallareddy University (Dulapalli), SR University (Anantasagar, Warangal) and Anurag University (Venkatapur, Ghatkesar).
Guru Nanak Educational Society, Srinidhi Educational Society, National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) and MNR Medical College & Hospital which were given preliminary approvals were now denied permission. Vagdevi, Vignan Group, Amity, Radcliff, etc. had also applied for university status, but the government rejected them.
How and from when these private universities operate
The new private universities permitted by the state government will start academic activity from the current academic year 2020-21. Admissions into these universities will be made on JEE merit or Eamcet score. TechMahindra has been running technical courses in association with JNTU- H for a few years now while Anurag and SR Educational Institution are already established colleges. Woxsen specializes in design and architecture, but they will be adding other engineering courses, too from this year.
Reservation for Telangana local students
As specified by the Telangana State Private Universities Act, 2018, the private universities are supposed to reserve 25 percent seats to local students in admissions. For being considered as local, a student has to study in Telangana for at least two years or intermediate course. However, there won’t be any fee concession under any quota.
Question 3.
Student demand their college buildings to be included in the heritage building list.
Answer:
Growing Demand for heritage building State for College Building
Students have been pushing for its inclusion in the Heritage List
Students and staff demand that “The building complex of our City College here should be tagged with heritage status” as part of the new scheme initiated by the University rants Commission (UGC) for conservation of history-rich buildings in colleges and universities. The students and staff explain that the Arts and Sciences College buildings on the sprawling campus, which are a century-old, should be set for national attention in view their history, heritage and influential in higher education.
“We submitted the proposed last year to include the buildings in the UGC Heritage List. We hope that it will make it into the List this time. If listed we can avail ourselves of the fund of Rs 5 Core for the conservation of the buildings.” Dr D. Hrushikesh, Principal of the college, told our special correspondent on Wednesday.
Started in 1920 with Dr Rajeshwar as Principal, the City College celebrated its lOOrd college day in April last. The Arts and Sciences College constructed in Saracenic architecture have the pride of being host to Rabindranath Tagore in 1935 when he delivered a series of lectures on the campus. The three buildings that will get attention are Main Hall (1920), Conference Hall (1922) and Ganghi Hall (1923).
“Plinth area of these buildings is over one lakh square feet and the architecture is a marvel in Hyderabad,” the Principal said. Dr Gnanika, Vice-Principal, said that buildings were constructed with a long-term vision. “Our college was an influential institution in the pre-Independence period. The cherished buildings certainly deserve the heritage status and we hope for status,” she added.
Question 4.
Students want their campus to be declared a vehicle-free zone.
Answer:
Students want their campus to be declared a vehicle-free zone
Vehicular noise spoil peace on the campus
The students of Osmania University campus demand for declaring their campus vehide-free zone. Traffic is heavy in the roads running through the campus area mainly because of the location of some of the most visited shopping malls in the surrounding areas. Students lamented that the traffic jams and noise therefrom is common, disturbing the normal life on the university campus, especially during peak hours and the week ends.
They complained that they have been suffering from unbearable noise from heavy traffic running through the campus. The decibel level of the noise emanated from traffic vehicles is high and causing untold misery to the students Living in the hostels on the campus. Therefore the students of Osmania University demand that their campus need to be declared vehicle free zone.
Question 5.
Students take out a rally In support of boycotting boycotts.
Answer:
Students take out a rally In support of boycotting boycotts
Boycotts hampering Academic Schedule
The students of Osmania University campus and affiliated colleges took out a rally in their respective college premises and raised slogans against boycotting classes. They decried that due to the frequent calls for boycotting classes that hampar the academic schedule and are affecting the academic atmosphere in the educational institutions.
Taking out the massive rallies, the student leaders raised “Boycott the boycotts” and “No to Bundhs”. They appealed to all the political parties not to pollute the college atmosphere with constant boycotts of classes. “We are taking out rallies to bring awareness among the general public about the bad effects of the boycotts on the education and studies”, a student leader explained the objective of the rallies across the state.
Question 6.
Symposium held on” Should Colleges become Coaching Centres?”
Answer:
Symposium on “Should Colleges become Coaching Centres?”
‘That kilts the very purpose of the colleges’, opine the experts
Our Special Correspondent
Hyderabad: UPDATED: MAY 10, 2020 05:30 IST
UGC member Dr Maurya Prasad viewed “If colleges were turned into coaching centres, it would defeat the very purpose of the educational system”. Delivering the Key Note Address at the symposium organised by the University College of Arts and Social Sciences, Osmania University here on Monday, Dr Prasad reminded the audience the objectives of establishing colleges in India and how the ecosystem of the coaching centres hamper the essence of the functioning of the colleges.
However, he suggested having a centre in every higher educational institution for imparting coaching classes for various competitive examinations such as UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC exams, and state service exams such as Group I, Group it etc.
University Vice Chancellor Dr ABC also spoke on the occasion and assured that his university will set up one state-of-the-art Career Guidance and Coaching Centre on the university campus to cater to the needs of the students who aspire for the various competitive examinations and career guidance. Arts College Principal Dr XYZ presided over the symposium and over five hundred delegates from across the country were participated in the symposium.
Question 7.
Rising trend of students of professional courses opting to write competitive examinations.
Answer:
Rising Trend in Professionals opting for Competitive Examinallons
‘Service motto arid privilege’ are attracting them
Mr. Hrushikesh Dasari, a graduate from HT Mumbal secured the all India 1 Rank in the Civil Services Examination 2020 the results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) late Last night. When asked the motivation for his opting Civil Services, Mr. Hrushikesh who left a lucrative package from a reputed MNC in the USA said that the pleasure and privilege associated with public service attracted him towards the Indian Administrative Service (lAS). Interestingly, there are 78 candidates with engineering and technology background in the top 100 all India ranks this year. This figure was almost akin to the last year’s which stands at 76.
Dr Murali Ramana, Director of the XYZ Coaching Centre, Hyderabad explained the main motives behind the rising trend of students of professional courses opting to write competitive examinations-respect, privilege, service motto and power associated with the Civil Servies.
Question 8.
Parents want an academic calendar that suits local weather conditions.
Answer:
‘Prepare Academic Calendar suiting local weather
conditions’: Parents’ Association
Hyderabad: UPDATED: MAY 10, 2020 05:30 1ST
The Telangana Parents Association (TPS) urged the officials of the School Education to revise the Academic Calendar by keeping the local weather conditions in mind. Usually, every year school classes end by 21 st April and summer holidays begin thereafter till June 12.
However, they explained that for the last couple of years, the summer sets in during the mid-February and the day temperatures are touching over 400 C. They recounted the instances of their children getting dehydrated in the month of February during the school hours. There were reports unfortunate incidents of heat-wave related deaths in schools in some parts of the states.
Therefore, the parents’ body, in a press release, requested the Education Minister to take a call in this regard and revise the Academic Calendar in order to suit it to the local weather conditions so as to strengthen the academics of their wards.
Question 9.
Companies complain about the mismatch between students’ marks and their knowledge levels.
Answer:
‘Mismatch between students’ marks and their knowledge
levels’: Industry Bosses
Need for a forge between Industry and Academia
The CEOs of the multinational companies complained that there is strong mismatch between students’ marks and their knowledge levels. In the symposium “Alliance between Industry and Academia” held on Monday in the College Auditorium, Arts College, Hyderabad, the Chief Executive Officers of the reputed Multinational Companies Located across the country expressed a unanimous opinion saying that when they visited various college campuses, they were surprised to find out that the outgoing graduates and postgraduates were unable to exhibit the minimum skill set required for their companies.
They lamented that even the students’ with the scores over 95% of marks or 10/10 grades fail to perform the very essential soft skills and life skills in the work place. Representing the FICCI, Mr. Guiarla opined that there should be a close alliance between the academic institutions and industries and the curriculum should constantly be revised to meet the needs of the industry. He suggested introducing industrial training as a part and parcel of the curriculum so as to impart the employability skills among college graduates.
the students’ with the scores over 95% of marks or 10/10 grades fail to perform the very essential soft skills and life skills in the work place. Representing the FICCI, Mr. Guiarla opined that there should be a close alliance between the academic institutions and industries and the curriculum should constantly be revised to meet the needs of the industry. He suggested introducing industrial training as a part and parcel of the curriculum so as to impart the employability skills among college graduates.
Question 10.
Students organize a round table on “My ideal College”.
Answer:
“My Ideal College”
That provides enabling academic environment
My ideal college is the one which provides enabling academic environment in which every individual student can realise his or her innate abilities and to mould themselves in to an all-round personality with unwavering faith in the harmony between environment and human beings.” opined a student participating in the roundtable conference held by the Student Joint Action Committee in the University Auditorium on Friday.
Echoing similar views, another student delegate said that her ideal college should have all the sources both human and material resources, It should have well-qualified, experienced and committed teaching and non- teaching staff and should be adequately equipped with state of the art infrastructure facilities- adequate classrooms, office rooms, staff rooms, separate washrooms for both boys and girls, canteen, sports and games facilities, NCC, NSS, Indoor Games, Swimming Pool, greenery, etc.
Question 11.
Write a media report on: Conference held on “Should Colleges become Coaching Centres?”
Answer:
A conference was held on 15th of July at the Tagore auditorium in Secunderabad. The conference was an argumentative topic i.e., “Should colleges become coaching centres?” Many eminent and well-known educationists and writers took part in the conference.
Besides this, about a hundred undergraduate students from different colleges of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad participated in this conference along with a few teachers. “Colleges should not become only coaching centres. Educational institutions like colleges should spread the aroma of a collection of educational values besides acquiring knowledge.
Acquiring knowledge is only a part of it”. This is what the famous young writer Chetan said on the occasion. Similarly, the Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education, Mr. Isaac reminded the students and teachers, who participated in the conference, that colleges should not compel the students to cram tons of information.
Addressing the audience, he repeatedly said that the students are coached now-a-days to mug up information. The education, now imparted to the students in colleges, does not make them more creative, rather makes them mug up machines. One of the students, by name Miss Parvathy, belonging to Ill semester B.Sc, from “Ravindra College, Hyderabad” declared that these so called, money minded colleges should be controlled by enacting laws. She repeatedly warned such colleges that their coaching culture should be curbed.
Question 12.
Write a media report on: “Parents want an academic calendar that suits local weather conditions”.
Answer:
“Parents want an academic calendar that suits local weather conditions”, Hyderabad, 15th June Parents of the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad, whose school-going children are facing certain problems regarding the academic calendar, met at Nizam college and passed a resolution the form of a memorandum to be submitted to the managements of the private schools and to the D.E.Os of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The proposal was to split the vacation into two parts Le., a month of vacation in May, during summer and another month of vacation in December Le., during winter.