WRITE AN ARTICLE

The format of writing an article:

It must be organized in a proper way so as to draw the attention of the readers. The basic outline for an article writing format is:

• Heading / Title
• A line having the writer’s name
• Body (the main part of the article, up to 3 paragraphs)
• Conclusion (Ending paragraph of the article with the opinion/recommendation, anticipation or an appeal)

 Steps for Article Writing Format:

Think of the topic you want to write the article about. After deciding the topic you can go ahead and undertake the further steps in the process as listed below:

• Target Audience: Identify the concerning reading group
• Purpose: Find the objective or aim of writing the article
• Collect & Select: Gather as such information as possible. Also, identify the details that are most significant
• Research: Research will ground your article in fact. Details to include with your how-to are:
  • Statistics
  • Quotes by well-known people
  • Definitions
  • Anecdotes (short, illustrative stories about yourself or someone else)
  • Quotes & examples from people like the reader or from popular books on the subject
  • References to other media (film, television, radio)
  • References to local venues or events (if for a regional/local publication)
  • Helpful tools, resources or products (if many, consider creating a sidebar)
  • Collect everything you have gathered and put it in a folder, an electronic text document or a notebook. Don’t forget to keep track of sources in case you are later asked by an editor to verify them
• Organize: Arrange the information and the facts in a logical manner

On completion of all the steps above, move forward to the final step of Writing. When writing the article:

• Make sure to use proper grammar, spelling and proper punctuations
• Use vocabulary skills
• Keep the introduction of the topic catching, interesting and short
• Discuss the opinion and the matter in an organized and descriptive manner

Common Mistakes Made in the Article Writing Format:

• Not using facts or quotes or similar cases
• The language should not be too formal
• The article must be in easy language for better understanding
• The title of the article must be catchy and clearly understandable
• No use of paragraphs
• Lines should not be too lengthy
• Expressing personal views is fine but the author must never talk about himself/herself

Points to Keep in Mind for the Article Writing Format:

• The topics of the articles should be unique and relevant
• The article has to get attention
• It has to be interesting
• It has to be easy to read (Do not write long sentences)
• The reader is identified
• Find the main goal of writing an article. The goal can be anything from providing information, entertainment and advice or for comparing, etc.
• The title must be eye-catching, clear and interesting
• The introduction or the starting paragraph must be highly attentive. Use your vocabulary skills or try to use some questioning words for the start
• Use clear statements and make statements
• Avoid repetition and over the top logic and reasons
• Use the style of paragraph writing and write the contents uniquely and clearly
• Avoid using the points which interest you only and not for the general public
• Write a good and logical ending

EXAMPLES OF ARTICLES

      Article Example 1

• Grow More Trees to Reduce Pollution

     Article Example 2

• FESTIVALS OF INDIA

      Article Example 3

• IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR GAMES