A resource centre brings different ways of learning into one place. It may contain a library, computers, reference materials and an area for quiet study. You can borrow a book, use a computer, do research, print documents or study quietly. A librarian helps readers find suitable sources. Books must be returned on time so that another reader can use them.
You should check the opening times before a visit. If a source is difficult to understand, ask the librarian for help. It’s a great place to study, but it is also a place where you share space and equipment. Save your work, respect other readers and leave borrowed materials in the right place.
find out what happened
Finding out comes before writing. A school newspaper needs accurate information, not just an exciting headline. A reporter can compare an event notice with a participant’s account, check a name or date, and separate a fact from an opinion. If two sources disagree, the disagreement needs further checking. A guess should not become a fact simply because it sounds possible.
Different kinds of writing
News tells readers about something that happened. A news report presents the important details clearly. An article explores a topic in more depth and may explain causes or compare ideas. An interview is built around questions and a person’s answers. A review describes and evaluates a book, film, performance or other work. An announcement gives practical information about something that will happen, such as a meeting or competition.
These forms can share a topic but have different purposes. A report might explain what happened at a school concert. A review might discuss how well the music was performed. An interview might ask a musician about preparation. An announcement might invite readers to the next rehearsal. Choose the form before collecting details.