The document provides information about writing articles, including definitions, formats, styles, and tips. It defines an article as a written piece of non-fiction on current or recent news, research, debates, or specific topics. Articles can be published in print or digital formats. The document outlines the typical sections of an article like the introduction, body, and conclusion. It describes different styles of articles like expository, persuasive, and descriptive. Finally, it provides examples of newspaper and magazine articles and tips for writing articles in different formats.

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What’s an Article?
Definition and general understanding
• An article is a written piece of non-
fictional text about current or recent
news, research results, academic
analysis, debates, items of general
interest or any specific topics.
• They are published in print and digital
formats, such as newspapers,
magazines, blogs or e-articles.
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Things to remember while writing an article
• Format
• Layout
• Types of articles
• Different styles of writing
articles
• Revised Marking Scheme as
per CBSE
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Format
Heading Byline
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Layout
Introduction Body Conclusion

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Digital
Blogs
Encyclopedia article
e-marketing article
e-essay
e-book reviews
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Print
Newspaper article
Magazine article
Essay
Research paper
Academic paper
Types

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Style
Expository Persuasive Descriptive
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1. Expository
a. focuses on specific topics and includes relevant facts, and descriptions
b. describes them logically and sequentially
c. usually does not include the writer’s opinions
2. Persuasive/Argumentative
a. contains the biases and opinions of the writer,
b. includes justifications, reasons, and arguments in an effort to convince the reader to agree with the
writer’s opinion.
3. Descriptive
a. similar to expository.
b. explains something to the reader, uses very descriptive language to stimulate five senses (sight,
sound, taste, touch, smell)
c. creates a vivid image for the reader
d. often personal and subjective unlike expository writing, which is typically impersonal or distant
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Styles of writing article

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Format
(1)
Content
(2)
Expression
(2)
Total
(5)
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Revised Marking Scheme as per CBSE for Class
XII English Core (301)

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Outline the
topic
Understanding
it
Gather
information
about it
Identify the
audience
Writing for
whom
Impact upon
them
Organize the
matter
Prepare a
draft
Follow the
format
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Before you write….

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Title / Heading
Format
Dos Don’ts
indicate the topic Use long sentences
represent the whole idea use unpopular abbreviations
make it eye-catchy use uncommon acronyms, jargons
make it self explanatory Use period e.g. (. / !)

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Newspaper Article
Name of the writer, place and date
write it just below the title or at the end
of the article
Byline
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Magazine Article
Only name of the writer
Comes just below the title or at the end

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Layout
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Highlights the main point(s) of the
article
Generates interest in the reader and
motivates them to read the entire
article
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Abstract (Optional)
abstract

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Opening paragraph is meant to attract
the reader to the article's content.
Establishes the subject, sets tone,
and guides readers into the article.
Moves from broader context and
gradually narrows down
introduction
Introductory Paragraph

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Begins with
• a Narrative
• an anecdote
• a shocking or startling statement
• a generalization
• pure information
• description
• quote
• question
• a comparison
Ends with
• defining the purpose of the article
• logically connecting it with the body
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Writing introductory paragraph

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Detail and elaborate the basic idea
Write in 2-3 paragraphs
Support your thoughts with facts and
figures for reliability
Use shorter paragraphs
All paragraphs must have similar notion
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Development of thought/Body of the article

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a brief addendum
sums up everything within the article.
the goal
attention-grabbing and re-iterating the
important content within the article.
closure
conclusive with opinions or open ended
with possibilities for readers to explore.
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Conclusion of the article
Conclusion

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Writing Techniques for different articles
Type of article Technique
1. Narrative
Chronological
1. Descriptive (Process, event)
2. (reason & result)
Causes and effects
1. Informative
Classification
Facts and figures
1. Argumentative
Compare and contrast

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Content subject
knowledge
relevance
Organization coherence fluency
Vocabulary appropriate rich
Language accuracy
sentence
construct
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Characteristics of a good article

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Read and revise Correct format Neat presentation
Organized Formal and polite
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Checklist before submitting

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Title Newspaper Article Magazine article
Heading attention grabbing (what, who) informative, in present tense
By line when, where, name of the writer name of the writer
Emphasis facts people, ideas, views, etc. & not
just facts
Relevance current, daily basis timeless
Tone neutral personal, writer’s opinion
Introduction summarize 5 Ws narrative, startling statement, etc.
Body paragraphs from the most important
information to the least (Inverted
Pyramid Style)
exposition of topic supported
with facts
Conclusion generalized thought provoking
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Newspaper article Magazine article

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Sample: Newspaper article

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Sample: Magazine article

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Sample: Magazine article

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