Article Writing
An article is a piece of writing written to influence or provide information to a large audience. It is mainly intended to be published in an electronic medium/ print, like in newspapers, magazines, or journals, and nowadays people are writing blogs. An article is an expression of an individual’s thoughts on an issue or a subject logically written in a meaningful way.
- Expository article
- Argumentative article
- Narrative article
- Descriptive article
- Persuasive article
Article Writing: Objectives
The following goals should guide the writing of any given article:
- The objective is to highlight the central idea or theme.
- The report has to cover all the bases
- Recommendations or suggestions to the readers are required.
- To be considered, the piece must have the potential to move and provoke its audience.
- The essay should include a variety of subjects, such as historical figures, geographical locations, new threats, and technological developments.
Article Writing: Format
Articles often have the following components:
- Heading / Title
- By Line
- Body (the main part of the article, 3-4 paragraphs)
- Conclusion (Ending paragraph of the article with the opinion or recommendation, anticipation or an appeal)
