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ARTICLE WRITING
An article is usually an independent piece of prose found in newspapers or magazines.
It is usually non-fiction and informative in nature. The name of the writer is always
mentioned with the article.
Format:
•Title : Eye-catching
•Introduction : Put the topic in perspective
: Catch the reader’s attention
•Exposition of topic : Merits/demerits, causes-results, effects, etc
•Winding up : Your comments, opinion, criticism, etc
•Conclusion : A hope, warning, an appeal or a call for action
•Name of the writer : It can be placed just after the heading or at the end
of 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.
•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.
•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.
Marking scheme
Title — 1 mark
Introduction — 1 mark
Body — 2 marks
Conclusion — 1 mark
