Articles
are written to give information (e.g. news reports) or express/ opinions (e.g.
argumentative articles). They can be either formal or informal depending on the
audience they are addressed to and thetopic they deal with. A good article
consists of:
a)
an eye-catching headline which suggests the topic of the article that
follows;
b)
an interesting introduction;
c) a main body consisting of two or more paragraphs in which the
topic is presented in detail; and
d) a conclusion which gives an appropriate ending to the article.
Such
pieces of writing can be found in newspapers, magazines or newsletters.
Points to consider
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Decide on the style of the
article before you start writing.
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Always think of a short,
clear, appropriate headline which attracts the reader's interest.
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Each paragraph should deal
with one aspect of the topic. You can use linking ideas or time expressions to
join your ideas or introduce paragraphs.
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Avoid using simplistic
adjectives (good, nice, bad, etc). Always try to use more sophisticated
vocabulary instead, (splendid, gorgeous, awful, etc)
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Address the reader in the
second person (you) if the topic of the article and the style you have adopted
permits this.
