THE DOON VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL, DEOBAND

Writing Class 12

Articles are written to give information in a wide range of contexts for magazines or newspapers.
They are a relatively long and sustained piece of writing. They give information on a variety of
themes such as describing an event, person, someone’s life and actions, places, and
experiences. They can also be an expression of the writer’s opinions on topics of social interest
or arguments for or against a topic and they often offer suggestions.

Basic English Grammar rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of
sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.

♦ Points to Remember:

*Give a title that catches the attention of the reader.

*Begin with a striking opening sentence that attracts the readers and gets them interested in the
topic.
*Introduce a new point at the beginning of each paragraph to strengthen your ideas.
*Present a strong argument for your ideas supporting it with evidence or elaboration.
*Use linking words (however, therefore, although, even though, in order to…) to form a coherent
composition.
*Use passive voice, humour, emotive language, rhetorical questions to provide a specific effect.
The humour should however be subtle and not overpower the article.
*Develop your ideas as much as you can to make them interesting and substantial.
*Conclude with your strongest point.
Clarity of writing can be ensured only by knowing the purpose of writing and your audience.
*Do not add too many quotations. It takes away the essence of the article.
*Remember to proofread and edit your writing.
*Adhere to the given word limit.

● Magazine and Newspaper Articles

Purpose
*An article is written to present information on a variety of themes in a long and sustained piece
of writing, namely:

*describing an event, a person, his/her life and actions

*describing a place
*narrating an event
*expressing views on some issue of social interest
*expressing arguments in favor of or against a stated hypothesis or event
● Types of articles
*Magazine articles maybe for a school and may have a limited audience.
*Newspaper articles have a wider audience.

● Article Writing Format

*Heading – eye-catching; encapsulating the central theme

*Byline – by whom the article is written
*Introduction
*The opening paragraph, called the introduction, is a must. It tells what the article is about.
*catches attention.
*arouses interest.
*limits and controls what you plan to discuss in your article.
*contains language that is clear and precise, and it may even use a definition or quotation.
*Develop a cause-effect relationship
*use facts
*give examples to support your views
*present arguments in a coherent, logical and convincing manner
*Comparison and contrast
give views contrary to yours
*convey why your views are better
● Conclusion
*summing up – consolidation of the idea
*offering suggestions/measures to improve the situation
*personal observations and prediction

● Remember

*Don’t attempt to write about every single piece of information – select relevant information.
*The article must be written in the appropriate format and style.
*Remember to keep within the word limit.