What is an article?
An article is intended for publication in a
newspaper, magazine, journal or on-line medium. It can either be for a wide
audience, e.g. a national newspaper, or a specific audience, i.e. a history
journal. The article needs, therefore, to be aimed towards its audience.
TONE AND REGISTER:
The level of formality depends upon the target audience, but it
is less formal in style than a report, for example.
An article may include reported speech,
descriptions and anecdotes as well as offering suggestions or advice. It
presents an opinion or balanced argument.
DO NOT over-personalise or use overly emotional
or simplistic language
DO NOT
talk about yourself particularly. Your experiences may be relevant only
if the question explicitly requests that, or your experience is amusing and/or
relevant.
FORMAT
Title: This
should be eye-catching enough to attract a reader´s attention. It should also suggest the theme of the article.
Introduction: The
intro clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader's attention. It shoud try and answer
the 6 Ws: why, who, what, when, where and how
in one or two sentences.
Body: 2
to 5 paragraphs - answering each of the points in the question. There should be a logical development of the topic. One paragraph may
give opinion, or the opinion
can be included against each
point.
Each
paragraph should deal with ONE theme or idea. The paragraph should start with a topic sentence that informs the reader
exactly what the whole paragraph
is about.
Conclusion: Summarise
the topic an offer a final opinion, recommendation or piece of advice.
KEY ELEMENTS
Language functions: Reported
Speech
Linking
words and phrases – these are essential to help the flow of the writing. Link ideas within a
paragraph, and paragraphs to paragraphs.
Grammar: Modals and semi-modals. These give an
indication of the writer´s attitude.
Complex and adverbial sentences.
Relative clauses.
Mixed
Conditionals
These are just some of the grammar functions you should use.
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