Articles

ARTICLES

Writing an article in a newspaper, magazine, a website or journal.

Who is the reader? An audience that is not necessarily an expert on the subject.

Title or headline: it must be interesting and informative, so that the reader gets interested.

There may be a sub-title/sub-headline or start with a rhetorical question.

Clearly organized in paragraphs: introduction, main body and conclusion.

First paragraph must introduce the subject discussed in the article.

It usually includes the writer's opinion and often have a persuasive element.

Last paragraph must be a brief summary with the main point of view that the writer wants to express.

Language:

Descriptive language can be used. Examples and anecdotes can be added.

Rethorical questions can be used. The language should be varied and “colourful” to keep the reader interested.

Register: As we do not know who the reader will be, the register can be formal or informal. But whatever you chose, be consistent all through the article. Don’t change register.