HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE
HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE
An article is a piece of writing usually intended for publication in a newspaper, magazine or journal.
• It is written for a wide audience, so it is essential to attract and retain the reader’s attention.
• May include amusing stories, reported speech and descriptions.
• Can be formal or informal.
• Should be written in an interesting or entertaining manner
• Should give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts.
Format
Interesting , creative catchy title which attracts readers
• An introduction which clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader’s attention.
• The main body of one or two paragraphs in which the topic is further developed in detail.
• The conclusion – summarizing the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or comment.
Before you begin writing it is important to consider :
• Where is the article going to appear – in a newspaper or magazine?
• Who are the intended readers – a specific group such as students or teenagers, or adults in general?
• What is the aim of the article – to advise, suggest, inform, compare and contrast, describe.
Remember to :
• Determine the information you are going to use and organize your ideas carefully into paragraphs.
Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence.
• Use vocabulary and descriptive language appropriate for the article.
Linking words and expressions.
• DO NOT use over-personal or over-emotional language or simplistic vocabulary.
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Rhetorical phrases
:• Have you ever ........?
• What do you think about ........?
• Are you one of those people who thinks that ......?
• Are you one of those people who .......?
• What would life be like if ......?
• Will the future bring us ..... ?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Introducing your first point:
• Firstly• In the first place• First of all• The first thing to consider is• One thing to consider is• To begin with
Useful phrases for writing an article• Introducing more
An article is a piece of writing usually intended for publication in a newspaper, magazine or journal.
• It is written for a wide audience, so it is essential to attract and retain the reader’s attention.
• May include amusing stories, reported speech and descriptions.
• Can be formal or informal.
• Should be written in an interesting or entertaining manner
• Should give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts.
Format
Interesting , creative catchy title which attracts readers
• An introduction which clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader’s attention.
• The main body of one or two paragraphs in which the topic is further developed in detail.
• The conclusion – summarizing the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or comment.
Before you begin writing it is important to consider :
• Where is the article going to appear – in a newspaper or magazine?
• Who are the intended readers – a specific group such as students or teenagers, or adults in general?
• What is the aim of the article – to advise, suggest, inform, compare and contrast, describe.
Remember to :
• Determine the information you are going to use and organize your ideas carefully into paragraphs.
Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence.
• Use vocabulary and descriptive language appropriate for the article.
Linking words and expressions.
• DO NOT use over-personal or over-emotional language or simplistic vocabulary.
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Rhetorical phrases
:• Have you ever ........?
• What do you think about ........?
• Are you one of those people who thinks that ......?
• Are you one of those people who .......?
• What would life be like if ......?
• Will the future bring us ..... ?
Useful phrases for writing an article
• Introducing your first point:
• Firstly• In the first place• First of all• The first thing to consider is• One thing to consider is• To begin with
Useful phrases for writing an article• Introducing more