Articles

By: Juanita Bampoe, Henrietta Boye, Esther Okoye,

Theresa Nelson
 Table of contents

Introduction to The features of

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01 Articles 02
02 article writing

Structure of article
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03 writing 04
04 Steps in writing
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05 End of presentation
Video and activity
 01
Introduction to
Introduction to
Articles
Articles
Definition and objectives
 What!
What!
Article writing is a form of writing that aims to inform, persuade, or entertain a
large audience. Article writing can be done for various purposes, such as for
newspapers, magazines, journals, blogs, websites, etc. Article writing can cover a
wide range of topics, from current affairs, to personal opinions, to scientific
research, to creative fiction. Article writing requires a lot of research, writing
skills, and creativity.
 There are
different types 1. Narrative article writing: This
of article type of article writing tells a story or an
Types of writing, event in a chronological order. The writer
uses descriptive language, dialogue, and
depending on
articles the purpose,
emotions to engage the reader. The writer
may also use personal anecdotes or
audience, and experiences to make the story more
style of the relatable. Narrative article writing is
writer. Some usually done for magazines, blogs, or
of the online platforms that focus on
entertainment or lifestyle. An example of
common types
a narrative article writing is a travelogue,
are: a memoir, or a biography.
Descriptive article writing: This type of
article writing describes a person, place, thing, or
situation in detail. The writer uses sensory details,
such as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, to
create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. The
writer may also use comparisons, contrasts, or
metaphors to enhance the description. Descriptive
article writing is usually done for magazines,
blogs, or online platforms that focus on art,
culture, or nature. An example of a descriptive
article writing is a review, a profile, or a feature.
Persuasive article writing: This type
of article writing aims to convince the reader to
agree with the writer’s point of view, opinion,
or argument. The writer uses facts, statistics,
examples, quotes, or expert opinions to support
their claim. The writer may also use rhetorical
devices, such as logos, ethos, pathos, or kairos,
to appeal to the reader’s logic, credibility,
emotions, or urgency. Persuasive article writing
is usually done for newspapers, journals, or
websites that focus on politics, social issues, or
business. An example of a persuasive article
writing is an editorial, an opinion piece, or a
letter to the editor.
1. Expository article writing: This type of
article writing explains a topic, concept, or process in
a clear and concise manner. The writer uses facts,
definitions, examples, or diagrams to inform the
reader. The writer may also use headings, subheadings,
bullet points, or tables to organize the information.
Expository article writing is usually done for
newspapers, journals, or websites that focus on
education, science, or technology. An example of an
expository article writing is a news report, an
informative article, or a how-to guide.
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Features of
Features of article
article
writing
writing
 Features

Length: Topic: Structure:

Articles are usually around
800-2000 words long
Articles are written about a
particular topic
Should be well-organized and
easy to follow. Articles have
three parts: an opening that
engages the reader or outlines
the main point of an article, a
middle section that goes into
more details and a concluding
paragraph that draws the point
together
 Features
Purpose
Articles is to inform, educate or
entertain the reader and be written
with clear objective in mind
Research
The article should be well-
researched and include facts and
statistics to support the writers
claim
 Features

Tone
Article should be appropriate for
the subject matter and the
intended audience and
should be engaging and
interesting
Style
Articles a consistent throughout
in a way that its easy to read
and understand
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Language
The language of an article depends upon the purpose and audience. The
language of the article will fit the content and the intended readers. Articles
usually have a catchy, memorable headline. This helps to grab the reader’s
attention and entice them to read the whole article. Articles are usually
written in Standard English, but colloquial sayings or phrases might be
used to emphasize a point. Literary techniques such as metaphor and simile
make your writing more interesting and engaging. Persuasive devices, such
as rule of three, rhetorical questions and hyperbole can encourage the
reader to agree with your point of view
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The structure
The structure of
of article
article
writing
writing
 structure of article writing
The format of article writing is the way you organize and present your ideas
in a written form. Different types of articles may have different formats, but
there are some common elements that your article should contain:

This is the first thing that catches the reader’s attention

and gives them an idea of what the article is about. It
Structure Heading / Title: should be catchy, concise, and relevant to the topic.

This is the line that tells the reader who wrote the
article and when. It usually appears below the title or at
Byline: the end of the article. It may also include the writer’s
credentials or affiliation.
 structure of article writing
This is the opening paragraph that introduces the topic and
the main purpose of the article. It should hook the reader’s
Introduction: interest and provide some background information or
context. It may also state the thesis or the main argument of
the article.
This is the main part of the article. It should develop the
main idea and with facts, examples, details, arguments,
Structure Body: opinions, or stories. You should divide your body into
several paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence and a
smooth transition. You should also use headings,
subheadings, bullet points, or numbers to organize your
information and make it easier to read.
Conclusion:
The conclusion is the last paragraph of the article. It should
summarize the main idea and the key points of the article. It
should also restate the purpose of the article and provide a
call to action, a recommendation, a prediction, or a personal
comment, depending on the type of article writing
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The five steps in article writing
Steps in
writing
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Do you know what helps you make your point

crystal clear?
Lists like this one:
● They’re simple
● You can organize your ideas clearly
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And the most important thing: the audience won’t
miss the point of your presentation
 Divide the content in four ideas

Mars Venus
Despite being red, Mars is a Venus has a beautiful name
cold place. The planet is full and is the second planet from
of iron oxide dust the Sun

Saturn Mercury
Saturn is the ringed one. It’s a Mercury is the closest planet
gas giant, composed mostly to the Sun and the smallest of
of hydrogen them all
 Reviewing concepts is a good idea

Mars Venus Neptune

Mars is actually a very Venus has extremely high Neptune is the farthest
cold place temperatures planet from the Sun

Mercury Saturn Jupiter

Mercury is the closest Saturn is a gas giant with Jupiter is the biggest
planet to the Sun several rings planet of them all
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someone important said and that can inspire
the reader”

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1990’s Actually
Technology: Neptune is the farthest planet from Jupiter is the biggest planet in the
the Sun and is far from us Solar System

Fashion: Venus has a beautiful name, but it’s Despite being red, Mars is actually a
a terribly hot planet cold place, not hot

Lifestyle: The Moon is an astronomical body Saturn is not solid like Earth, but is
orbiting Earth a gas giant and has rings
 1990’s evolution
+28%
+28% +38%
+38%
Saturn Venus
Saturn has Venus has a nice
several rings name

+52%
+52% +90%
+90%
Mars Jupiter
Being red, Mars Jupiter is a gas
is cold giant

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A picture always
reinforces
the concept
Images reveal large amounts of
data, so remember: use an image
instead of a long text. Your
audience will appreciate it
 Milestone of 1990’s

199X 199X 199X

Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Milestone 3
Mercury is the closest planet Neptune is the farthest Despite
to the Sun and also the planet from the Sun and the being red,
smallest one in our Solar fourth-largest one in our Mars is a
System Solar System cold place,
not hot. The
planet is full
of iron oxide
dust
 4,498,300
4,498,300
Big numbers catch your audience’s attention
 9h 55m
9h 55m 23s
23s
Jupiter’s rotation period

333,000
333,000
The Sun’s mass compared to Earth’s

386,000 km
386,000 km
Distance between Earth and the Moon
 Analyzing the 1990’s
Solar System
Mercury
● Despite being red, Mars is a cold
place. The planet is full of iron
oxide dust
● Saturn is the ringed one. It’s a gas
giant, composed mostly of
hydrogen
● Mercury is the closest planet to
the Sun and the smallest one in
the Solar System
Jupiter
● Venus has a beautiful name and is
the second planet from the Sun.
It’s terribly hot
● Neptune is named after the
Roman god of the sea. It is 17
times the mass of Earth
● Earth is the third planet from the
Sun and the only planet known to
harbor life
 Let’s use some percentages

25%
25% 50%
50% 75%
75%
Mercury Venus Jupiter
Mercury is the closest Venus has a beautiful name Jupiter is a gas giant and
planet to the Sun and the and is the second planet the biggest planet in our
smallest of them all from the Sun Solar System
 Understanding the 1990’s

01
01 Venus
Venus has a beautiful name and is the second planet from the Sun. It’s
terribly hot, even hotter than Mercury

02
02 Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest one in the
Solar System—it’s only a bit larger than our Moon

03
03 Mars
Despite being red, Mars is a cold place, not hot. It’s full of iron oxide
dust, which gives the planet its reddish cast
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Mockup
You can replace the image on the
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right-click on it and select “Replace
image”
This is a map

Venus
Venus is the second planet
from the Sun

Mercury
Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun

Mars
Despite being red, Mars is
a very cold place
 A timeline always works well

Neptune Mars Moon Saturn

Neptune is the Despite being red, The Moon is an Saturn is not solid
farthest planet from Mars is a cold place, astronomical body like Earth, but is a
the Sun not hot orbiting Earth gas giant

199X
199X 199X
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 Infographics are useful
Venus Moon Neptune
It’s terribly hot, even It’s an astronomical body Neptune is the farthest
hotter than Mercury orbiting Earth planet from the Sun

Mercury Jupiter
Mercury is the closest Jupiter is the biggest
planet to the Sun planet of them all
 Tables represent your data

Event Date Description

Neptune XX/XX/19XX Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun

Jupiter XX/XX/19XX Jupiter is the biggest planet in our Solar System

Mars XX/XX/19XX Despite being red, Mars is a cold place, not hot

Saturn XX/XX/19XX Saturn is not solid like Earth, but is a gas giant
 You can use this graph

Jupiter
42%
42% Jupiter is the biggest planet

Saturn
33%
33% Saturn has several rings

Mars
25%
25% Despite being red, Mars is cold

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