This document provides information on article writing format and an example article. It outlines the key components of an article, including a catchy title, byline, 3-4 paragraph body with an engaging introduction, detailed analysis and facts in the 2nd/3rd paragraphs, and a concluding solution in the last paragraphs. An example article on the women's movement in India is also provided that discusses its history over 100+ years and impact of various individuals and reforms on improving women's status in society.

1. Article Writing Format
Article writing is a well written document expressing one’s thoughts and
opinion on any subject matter or issue.
Importance of article writing
Article writing is very important as it is one of the most powerful medium to
share one’s views to the world. Article is not only a medium to express but also
a great medium to make people aware of things going on in the world. Since
one cannot rely on news channels for truth, articles are something that introduce
us to the harsh and ugly realities.
Steps to write an article
Format
Heading/Title
One should keep in mind to make the title catchy and not too long.
Try to attract the attention of the reader. The title should also be free from
grammatical errors.
By-line
There should always be a line having the writer’s name.
Body
Body is the main content of the article. It holds the most weightage of marks.
One can divide the content in 3-4 paragraphs .
First Paragraph
The first paragraph should be the introduction. The writer should give a clear
idea of what the article is going to be about. It should be clear and precise. Since
it is the first paragraph, the writer should keep the writing engaging for
the readers not to lose interest.
2nd and 3rd Paragraph
The second and third paragraph are very important. This is where one has to
discuss the problem, cause and effect of the current scenario. One has to
mention about the different types of problems, advantages and disadvantages if
there is any. There should be a detailed analysis and explanation of the
situation.

2. The writer should also not forget to give data and facts which will make the
content reliable and trustworthy.
Conclusion
3rd and 4th Paragraph
Usually, the last 3rd and 4th paragraphs are the concluding paragraphs. One
should keep in mind to always conclude the article and not to keep it open
ended. These paragraphs should talk about the solution of the raised problem in
the article. It should mention the solution that is being taken or should be taken.
Points to remember
1. Use facts and quotes in your article.
2. Try to keep your opening sentence interesting to get readers hooked to the
article.
3. Give strong points with evidence or examples.
4. Always stick to the topic. It is important not to get deviated from the
main topic.
5. Check for grammatical errors and underline important points
Article Samples
Women’s Movement in India
By: Sunidhi
The women's movement in India is a rich and vibrant movement which has
taken different forms in the different parts of the country. The women’s
movement in India goes back to more than a hundred years but its agenda has
been changing over the years. There is no record history to explain the answer
to how and why women got to receive secondary positions in the society. The
social reform movement before independence first addressed the woman’s
condition within Hindu society but this was restricted to the women in the upper
castes. The problem of women received the attention of social reformers right
from the beginning of the nineteenth century. In the modern times, some
individuals, organized associations significantly played a remarkable role in
gesturing the Indian society to focus its attention on the rights of women.
There are many individuals whose contribution became very important for the
women’s movement. Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi whose heroism and superb

3. leadership laid an outstanding example for all future generations of women
freedom fighters. Begum Hazrat Mahal, the Begum of Oudh. She took an active
part in the defence of the state of Lucknow against the British. In the early
nineteenth century, women occupied a very low status in Indian society.
Customs such as sati, child marriage and polygamy were widely prevalent. The
first man to speak out publicly against the injustices perpetrated on women in
the name of tradition and religion was Raja Ram Mohan Roy who, in 1818,
wrote a tract condemning sati. He also attacked polygamy and spoke in favour
of the property rights for women.
Till date, women have not been well aware of their rights. They have remained
content with what is given to them and tolerate all kinds of atrocities by
convincing themselves that it was their fate and some divine justice will shine
upon them one day and they shall be free from all sufferings. The women of
India fail to recognize their strengths which need to be properly channelized to
help them reach divine justice of their lives. They must get used to
disassociating their names from that of their fathers and husbands and look at
themselves as individuals who have the ability to touch the sky.