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
Decide
on the style of the article before you start writing.
Always
think of a short, clear, appropriate headline which attracts the reader's
interest.
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.
Avoid
using simplistic adjectives (good, nice, bad, etc). Always try to use more
sophisticated vocabulary instead, (splendid, gorgeous, awful, etc)
Address
the reader in the second person (you) if the topic of the article and the style
you have adopted permits this.
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