Articles

What is an article?

A piece of writing intended for publication in a newspaper,

magazine or journal.
It is written for a wide audience in an interesting or entertaining
manner.
It can:
– describe an experience, event, person or place
– present an opinion or balanced argument
– compare, contrast, provide information
– offer suggestions and/or advice
It is written for a wide variety of purposes and can be
descriptive, narrative, discursive, etc. (The style should be
appropriate to each kind of writing)
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Types of articles

Those printed in magazines, newspapers and newsletters

– Presenting an opinion or balanced argument concerning
social/environmental issues
– Describing a place/event/experience
– Providing information or offering practical advice
 Example: an article for a college magazine giving practical
advice to new students who will be living away from home for
the first time
Those printed in leaflets and brochures
– Providing information
– Describing and/or advertising a product/service
– Offering advice/suggestions
 Example: an article in a brochure for a company which wants
to attract new customers from around the globe
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Parts

Title

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Title Introduction Body

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Title Introduction Body Conclusion

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Styles
Styles

Narrative
Descriptive
Discursive

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Before writing
Where is the article going to appear?
In a newspaper, magazine, information leaflet…

Who are the intended readers?

A specific group of students, adults in general…

What is the purpose of the article?

To advise, suggest, inform, compare and contrast, describe…

● This three factors will determine the style, language and

arrangement of your article.

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Parts

Title ● Brief eye-catching title (to attract the

reader’s attention)
Introduction ● Defines the topic and keeps the attention
− Direct address, question, background information

Body ● The topic is further develop in detail

● One idea per paragraph

Conclusion ● Summary, your own opinion,

recommendation, comment…
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Articles
Parts

Title ● Brief eye-catching title (to attract the

reader’s attention)
Introduction ● Defines the topic and keeps the attention
− Direct address, question, background information

Body ● The topic is further develop in detail

● One idea per paragraph

Conclusion ● Summary, your own opinion,

recommendation, comment…
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