How to write an Article

(Pt3)
By Mdm Qhairunisa Hinsan
 What is an article?
• Article /ˈɑːtɪk(ə)l/
• a piece of writing included with others in a
newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
 Step 1:Read the QUESTION
• Many students don’t realise the importance of reading the question as clear as
possible. This will help you in your answer and help you to write better.
• Sample question :

• Underlining the keywords(kata kunci) will help you. Make sure you understand
everything the question asks for.  Now you can go ahead to write your article.
 Step 2: Every article comes in the same
format.
• Title
• Name below title

o Always take your title from the question. Don’t go wasting your time to
think of a new title.
 Step 3: Write your INTRODUCTION
• Once you got the format right. Now you need to figure out what you need for your essay. The first thing you need is
an introduction.
• How to start your introduction? There are 3 ways:
1. Define your topic (what is internet?) memberi definisi tajuk.
2. Give your own opinions about the topic (why internet? what can people do with internet? etc. USE ALL YOUR
WH- questions) memberi pandangan sendiri mengenai tajuk yang diberi.
3. Talk about news related to your topics (E.g.: according to the New Straight Times, 5 millions people have access to
the internet.) bincang tentang fakta yang diambil dari surat khabar/orang yang terkenal. (buat-buat pun boleh)

• And then : Tell your reader what are the main points that you are going to discuss. Take what you can from the
questions.
• You can pick only one of the above to write your introduction:
• (define)
1. The Internet is a global network that connects millions of computer around the world. There are many advantages that we can get from the
Internet. Among all, the three most important advantages are to provide information, connect with other people, and act as a form of
entertainment.
•           (Opinion)
2. The Internet has changed the world rapidly in the past ten to twenty years. We use Internet very often in life because it is very convenient.
We can get all the information we want in just a few clicks. There are many advantages that we can get from the Internet. Among all, the
three most important advantages are to provide information, connect with other people, and act as a form of entertainment.
•           (news)
3. According to the New Straight Times, more than 190 countries in the world have access to the Internet now while about 80% of the
Malaysians have access to the Internet. There are many advantages that we can get from the Internet. Among all, the three most important
advantages are to provide information, connect with other people, and act as a form of entertainment.
or
• Mix them up :
• The Internet is a global network that connects millions of computer around the world. It has changed the world rapidly in the past ten to
twenty years. We use the Internet very often in life because it is very convenient. We can get all the information we want in a blink of an
eye. According to the New Straight Times, more than 190 countries in the world have access to the Internet now while about 80% of the
Malaysians have access to the Internet. There are many advantages that we can get from the Internet. Among all, the three most important
advantages are to provide information, connect with other people, and as a form of entertainment.
 Step 4: Connecting word + Main Point
• After you have listed the advantages, now is the time to write your content. It is important to use CONNECTING WORDS to
help you arrange your thoughts and ideas.
• Use connecting words(Penandawacana):
• First of all/Firstly/First and foremost
• Secondly
• Next
• Besides/other than that/not only that
• Also
• After that
• Lastly/Last but not least/Finally
• In conclusion
• You must also remember this: 1 paragraph –> 1 main point
• Here is how you can arrange your ideas:
• Step 5:  Repeat step 4 for Main Point 2
• Step 6:  Repeat step 4 for Main Point 3
• Step 7:  If asked to add in one more main point (on your own)
– Repeat step 4 for Main Point 4
 Step 8: Conclusion
• CONCLUSION is a summary of what you have written.
• Example:
The Internet is useful for all of us. We can get many benefits if we
use it. As discussed above, the Internet can provide us more
information. It also helps us to connect with many people like friends
and family. Not only that, we can use it as a form of entertainment.
We should appreciate and make full use of the Internet.
Exercise