ARTICLE WRITING

WHAT IS AN ARTICLE?
An article is usually an independent piece of prose found in
newspapers or magazines. It is usually non-fiction and
informative in nature. It is like a direct conversation with the
reader. The name of the writer is always mentioned with the
article.
 POINTS TO REMEMBER
• The purpose of writing the article should be clear.
• The title can be a single word, a phrase or even a sentence, which is catchy and pithy.
• The body of the article follows a structured approach.
• Think of the kind of readers expected to read the article and then attempt to write it.
• The vocabulary and grammar has to be specific to the topic and use of difficult and
bombastic language should be avoided.
POINTS TO REMEMBER CONTINUES…
• The visual/verbal input should be used to the optimum and interpreted as per the needs
of the article.
• The points, quotations, etc. in the article have to be planned out.
• Quotations should be added only when absolutely essential. Do not overdo the use of
quotations.
• Before you start writing, it is appropriate that you spend a short while in recollecting as
many words as you can in association with the topic given. You may even write them on
the right side of your answer sheet as a rough work. This is a novel and creative
approach to article writing.
 FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE
• Title : e.g Ways to curb the spread of Covid-19 epidemic. The heading should be catchy
and pithy. You can go as creative as you want but do not devote too much time on it.
• Name of the writer: e.g- by Digvijay Singh. It is generally given in the question. If not
given, then do not write your personal details instead write- by abc, by xyz etc.
• (NOTE- You are not supposed to mention any of your personal details while attempting
the answers in the board exam.)
• Body of the article( Generally written in 3 to 4 paragraphs.)
• First paragraph- Introduction/facts.
• Second paragraph-Development of the given topic.(causes and consequences)
• Third paragraph- Summing up.(your opinion, suggestions & recommendations)
• Last paragraph- Conclusion. (hope/warning/appeal etc.)
 A SAMPLE ARTICLE
Qn. Owning a car has become a status symbol these days.
However, increase in the number of cars has added to various
types of pollution and other problems. Write an article in not more
than 200 words, highlighting the urgent need for reducing these
man-made problems, giving suitable suggestions. You are
Sagar/Saritha.
 Craze for Cars
By Sagar

Till a few years back, only a few number of cars could be seen on roads and only really rich and
powerful people could boast of owning a car. But the situation has changed in recent years and the
roads are overcrowded with cars. Now owning a car has become a status symbol and even middle
class people try to keep cars.

Various factors are responsible for this unusual increase of cars. First of all, cars are considered
safer than two wheelers and more suitable for use of families. Secondly, cheaper cars are available
in the market and finances are also available at easy interest rates. Cars are also bought on
installment basis. Second hand cars are also available at cheaper rates. However, increase in the
number of cars results in environmental pollution. It is a serious problem everybody is concerned
about. Furthermore, the capacity of the roads does not increase in proportions to the vehicles. The
result is accidents and traffic jams.

The most important of all is that cars consume more fuel than two wheelers. Thus, more the cars,
the more pressures they put on fuel resources. Keeping in view of these problems, we must try to
reduce the use of cars and we can do that by forming car pools. A group of people working at the
same place and residing in a common locality can use a single car instead of many. Similarly, the
government can also discourage the use of cars by improving the public transport system. A
 HOME WORK
Qn.01.With the onset of monsoons, mosquitoes have also arrived. As
Ajay Arora of class XII, write an article for the school bulletin about the
mosquito menace and the ways to get rid of it in not more than 200
words.
Qn.02. You have been awarded a prize for doing the best social service
under ‘Each one, teach one’ project. Write an article for a monthly
magazine in not more than 200 words on ‘The Role of Students in
Removing Illiteracy’. You are Arun/Arunima.