The document provides information about writing articles. It begins by introducing the topic of article writing and its basic format of a title, author name, and body. It then discusses the purpose of writing articles such as propagating news or research. Different types of articles are described such as academic papers, blogs, encyclopedia entries, and more. Guidelines for writing well include having a clear topic, being objective, citing reliable sources, and showing rather than telling. Steps for writing an effective article include collecting material, arranging it logically, and writing with clear paragraphs and headings. Key elements of an article like the headline, byline, lead, body, and conclusion are also outlined.

1. PRESENTED BY:
GURLEEN KAUR
Xth- E
ROLL NO. 16
ENGLISH PROJECT....
SUBMITTED TO:
MRS. ANEETA SINGH

3. INTRODUCTION
Article writing is an item on one
topic/subject with several
paragraphs on that topic. It can
be to explain something, tell
about an event, or to describe
something.

4. FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE
Title
Author’s Name & Designation
Matter

5. First thing to do is to give an attractive
heading that forces the reader to read the
whole article.
Next, in the first paragraph define the
meaning of the heading and provide the
supporting information for the opening
statement.
Then give some solution to the problem
discussed, the outcome of the subject of the
article, or the next step expected; followed
by a conclusion or closing statement.
Write your name and the date under your
name.

6. WHY WE WRITE ARTICLES?
It may be for the purpose of propagating the news,
research results ,academic analysis or debate.
A news article discusses current or recent news of either
general interest or of a specific topic.
A news article includes accounts of eye witnesses to the
happening event. It contains photographs, accounts,
statistics, graphs, recollections, interviews, polls, debates
on the topics, etc.
The writer also gives facts and detailed information
following answers to general questions like who, what
when, where, why & how.
References to people are made through written accounts
of interviews and debates.
All these are also possible by other means, but articles
gives the fact along with general public view to a large
audience.

7. TYPES OF ARTICLES
Text articles
Academic paper- is an academic article published in an academic journal.
The status of academics is often dependent both on how many articles
they have had published and on the number of times that their articles are
cited by authors of other articles.
Blog- some styles of blog articles are more like articles. Other styles are
written more like entries in a personal journal.
Encyclopedia article- in an encyclopedia or other reference work, an
article is primary division of content.
Marketing article- an often thin piece of content which is designed to
draw the reader to a commercial website or product.
Usenet articles- are messages written in the style of e-mail and posted to
an open moderated or unmoderated usenet newsgroup.
Spoken articles
In the general context, this terms refers to articles produced in the form
of audio recordings. They are also referred to as prodcasts.
Lenticels
Articles whose primary content is a list.

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF
WELL- WRITTEN ARTICLES
Article is usually on a well defined
topics that are related in some
ways.
The writer is objective and shows
all sides to an issue.
The sources are identified and are
reliable.
Show, don’t tell.

9. AUTHORSHIP
Publications obtain articles in a few different
ways:
Staff written- an article may be written by a
person on the staff of the publication.
Assigned- a freelance writer may be asked to
write an article on a specific topic.
Unsolicited- a publication may be open to
receiving article manuscripts from freelance
writers.

10. STEPS TO WRITE AN
EFFECTIVE ARTICLE
Collection of material: you can write only when you
know the subject- matter. For this purpose, it is essential that
you read widely. Have a keen power of observation & write
down from your own experience. Think over the topic and jot
down the points that come to your mind. Make a selection of
points you have jotted down and strike out those which are
irrelevant or unimportant.

11. Arrangement of material: when you have
collected the material, divide it under different
headings. Arrange the points in logical order. The
different ideas should be collected under it’s proper
headings. Avoid repetition.
Writing the article: devote one paragraph to
each main heading. See that paragraphs are related
to one another. A paragraph should talk of one main
heading only. It’s first sentence should be the key
sentence. All other ideas expressed in the paragraph
should be related to the main idea.

12. ELEMENTS OF AN ARTICLE
Headline
A headline is text at the top of a newspaper article, indicating
the nature of the article. The headline catches the attention of
the reader and relates well to the topic. Modern headlines are
typically written in an abbreviated style omitting many
elements of a complete sentence but almost always including
a non- copula verb.

13. Byline
A byline gives the name and
often the position of the writer.

14. Lead
The lead (sometimes
spelled lede) sentence
captures the attention of
the reader and sums up
the focus of the story.
The lead also
establishes the
subjects, sets the tone
and guides the reader
into the article.

15. Body
Details and elaboration are evident in the body and flow
smoothly from the lead.
Quotes are used to add interest and support to the story.
The inverted pyramid is used with most articles. If less vital
details are pushed towards the end of the story, the
potentially destructive impact will be minimised.

16. A feature article will follow a format appropriate for it’s type.
Structures for featured articles may include, but are not limited
to:
Chronological- the article may be the narrative of some sort.
Cause and effect- the reasons and results of an event or
process are examined.
Classification- items in an article are grouped to help aid
understanding.
Compare and contrast- two or more items are examined side-
by-side to see their similarities and differences.
List- a simple item-by-item run down of pieces of information.
Question and answer- such as an interview with a celebrity or
expert.

17. CONCLUSION
One difference between a news story and a feature article is
the conclusion. Endings for a hard news article occur when
all of the information has been presented according to the
inverted pyramid form. By contrast, the feature article needs
more definite closure. The conclusions for these articles may
include, but are not limited to:
A final quote
A descriptive scene.
A play on the title or lead.
A summary statement.

19. HOW TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOUR
Today hundreds of children are acting on stage as artists in serials.
They are talented kids. Production houses are making TV shows
featuring kid actors. But I think they are playing with the lives of the
children. Rehearsals for serials take a lot of time. Their talent is
being discovered and polished at the cost of their education. The
kid actors neglect their studies. They start dreaming of earning
name, fame and fortune. Many of them will regret their mania for
show business.
Maharashtra government has justly decided to take legal action
against eight production houses for violating the child labour act.
According to rules, child artists must get one hour rest after every
three hour hours of shooting.
Everyday we celebrate on June 12 World Day Against Child labour.
But this campaign will do no good to little kids unless they get
education . State protection are removal of poverty. All the children
must compulsorily go to school. This should be the national
agenda.
X.Y.Z.

20. THE EVIL OF RAGGING
Ragging means playing practical jokes on somebody. It is annual
entertainment held by students to collect money for charity. Today is
every college the seniors indulge in a dirty game. They go mad. They
say they are welcoming the freshers by harassing them. They play cruel
jokes on them. As a result so many new corners run away from college
for their safety. The fear of ragging drives them mad. There have been
so many cases when the victims of inhuman ragging died.
„Say “No” to Ragging‟- This is need of the hour in professional and
technical institutes. The supreme court and the government are deeply
concerned how to stop the evil. The threat of fine or short term
rustication or even cancelling the admission of the raggers are not
enough. The guilty should be sent to jail and the killers be hanged.
How shameful that even girls also join the boys in humiliating the
freshers. Such interaction between the newcomer and the seniors is
hateful and a violation of law. I wonder why and how the brilliant
students in medical and technical institutes become so stone heated.