How to write an ARTICLE

What is an ARTICLE? An ARTICLE is a piece of writing we usually find in: newspapers magazines increasingly online An ARTICLE can be: formal - neutral informal

Before writing you should: Consider type of writing Use appropriate layout and style Impersonal style – FORMAL or NEUTRAL We may address the reader directly - INFORMAL Maintain the style throughout Make a list of your points Plan your ARTICLE around this list

A good ARTICLE should contain: a headline an introduction a main body a conclusion

HEADLINE Should be eye-catching Sum up the general point Omit auxiliaries, articles and some prepositions Use of words and phrases cleverly Use tenses selectively

The INTRODUCTION General statement about the topic (1 paragraph) Keep the reader’s attention Stating an opinion Make reference to something strange Address the reader directly Start with quotation or question Start with a problem

The MAIN BODY Describe in detail main issue One issue per paragraph (2 or 3 paragraphs) Develop issue throughout paragraph Use linkers and sequencing Use sophisticated vocabulary

The CONCLUSION For a good ending we can … State a personal opinion Give the reader something to consider Summarise the article End with a quotation