Stage 3 Plan

Follow stages 1-5 to write your article.

Study the following recommendations in order to know how to write articles.

Articles are written for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, etc, and use a variety of styles. In general, an article should contain:

· a suitable eye-catching title, followed by an introduction which makes the reader want to read more. Techniques for attracting the reader's attention include using:

· direct address (e.g. If you need help with your studies, look no further.)

· a rhetorical question (e.g. How often do you think about where our food comes from?)

· background information (e.g. In recent months, we have heard a great deal about...)

· A main body, in which you write about the main points in the rubric.

· You should start a new paragraph for each point.

· Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence, followed by explanation(s) or example(s).

· A conclusion, in which you can summarise the main points or re-state your opinion.

The style of writing should be appropriate for the target reader (which in this case is determined by the type of publication).

Most articles are a blend of different types of writing. For example, an article describing a journey you have made is clearly narrative. However, descriptive writing will also be used to describe the scenery, your feelings, atmosphere, etc. If the rubric also includes instructions to... say what you learned from the experience, then you will need to use discursive writing as well.

In order to write a good article you should remember the following:

Key points

· Note what type of publication the article is to appear in – for example, an international travel magazine for adults would require a neutral or formal register, whereas a college magazine aimed at teenagers could be written in a very informal register.

· Make sure the register you use is consistent throughout the article.

· Remember to include an appropriate title.

· Introduce your topic in the opening paragraph.

· Be as clear and informative as possible.

· Engage the reader’s interest throughout.

Stage 1 Read

· Who is going to read this article?

· Will the readers want lots of factual information, or are they going to read for entertainment and pleasure?

· How formal or informal do you think this article will need to be?

Stage 2 Think

· Decide whether you basically agree or disagree with the issue you are writing about.

· Think of the examples that support your views. Where possible, think of real people, places or events you know.

· What information must you include in the main body?

· Plan the main topic areas that you are going to discuss. You could follow this pattern:

- Give the article a title.

- Introduce the subject.

- Outline opposing views.

- Discount opposing views.

- Give your opinion and supply supporting information.

- Conclude.

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