This document provides guidance for students on writing a newspaper article. It discusses the key elements of a newspaper article like headlines, quotes, and the inverted pyramid structure. It explains the differences between broadsheet and tabloid headlines, noting that broadsheets use more sophisticated language while tabloids prefer short, attention-grabbing headlines. Students are instructed to work with a partner to come up with headlines for a fake article and then to independently write a full newspaper article, which will later be peer reviewed using an assessment criteria.
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Writing the Rough Draft
The purpose of this assignment is three-fold.
1. First, almost every piece of writing that you complete at the college level will involve arguing for a specific viewpoint. Even essays that simply are informative are trying to convince the reader of the validity of the information. This essay will allow you to demonstrate that you understand how to compose an effective piece of persuasive writing.
2. Second, you will be required to write many research papers as you complete your academic career. This essay allows you to demonstrate that you understand how to effectively cite the information you gather from completing the research assignments that led up to writing this essay.
3. Finally, this essay gives you the chance to discuss something you feel is important, either for your own information or for the general population, and you get a guaranteed audience.
General Guidelines for Writing the Essay & Tips for Putting it Together
· Write a 6-8 page essay that discusses your research topic. Begin with a catchy first sentence and interesting first paragraph that explains why you chose this topic and why someone should read about this topic. If you wrote a good story for your Research Proposal, that story can become the introduction for your research essay.
· The first paragraph or two should discuss the issue, problem, or topic that you researched. It should provide any background information that is necessary for the reader to understand the essay, and it should define any unfamiliar terms. Once you introduce the topic and provide background information, then you should state your thesis and the main reasons for your thesis. You will continually refer back to the thesis statement throughout the paper, AND everything in the paper will be connected to the thesis statement. This will help you keep your focus and go deep rather than broad into the information you gathered.
· After you have introduced your topic and stated the thesis, explain your first sub-claim (a sub-claim is a claim that supports the main idea or thesis). Remember this is an essay so you should have one main point that you are trying to communicate. You may have found out many, many things that you cannot include. What is the most important information? What's the best way to get that across to your readers?
· Each paragraph is also like a mini-essay. Each paragraph will have one main point or idea that you are developing. Then you will explain the main idea and give examples.
· Use transitions between paragraphs and ideas so that the essay flows.
· Be sure to introduce your quotes and paraphrased ideas. You might want to review the lesson from the Summary folder that discusses paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. Do NOT just drop a quote into your paper without an introduction and discussion.
· Be sure to use ethos, pathos, and logos to strengthen your argument and appeal to your audience. Follow this link for a discussion of the rhetorical appeals an.
These are the WJEC English language writing exam layouts for an article, a report, a letter, a speech and a leaflet (does not include review). Each slide include examples and detail for each part of the layout. I made this because I struggled to find slides that actually showed how the type of writing should look on the paper, so I figured that others would find this helpful too.
Allow enough time. Before you can write about the research, yo.docxgreg1eden90113
Allow enough time. Before you can write about the research, you have to understand it.
This can often take a lot longer than most people realize. Only when you can clearly
read the article are you ready to write about it.
Scan the article first. If you try to read a new article from start to finish, you'll get bogged down in detail. Instead, use your knowledge of APA
format to find the main points. Briefly look at each section to identify:
the research question and reason for the study (stated in the Introduction)
the hypothesis or hypotheses tested (Introduction)
how the hypothesis was tested (Method)
the findings (Results, including tables and figures)
how the findings were interpreted (Discussion)
Underline key sentences or write the key point (e.g., hypothesis, design) of each paragraph in the margin. Although the abstract can help you to
identify the main points, you cannot rely on it exclusively, because it contains very condensed information. Remember to focus on the parts of the
article that are most relevant.
Plagiarism. Plagiarism is al avoid it:
Take notes in your own words. Using short notes or summarizing key points in your own words forces you to rewrite the ideas into your own words
later.
If you find yourself sticking closely to the original language and making only minor changes to the wording, then you probably don't understand the
study
Writing the Summary
Like an abstract in a published research article, the purpose of an article summary is to give the reader a brief overview of the study. To write a good
summary, identify what information is important and condense that information for your reader. The better you understand a subject, the easier it is to
explain it thoroughly and briefly.
Write a first draft. Use the same order as in the article itself. Adjust the length accordingly depending on the content of your particular article and
how you will be using the summary. For the first draft, focus on content, not length (it will probably be too long). Condense later as needed. Try
writing about the hypotheses, methods and results first, then about the introduction and discussion last. If you have trouble on one section, leave it for
a while and try another.
Edit for completeness and accuracy. Add information for completeness where necessary. More commonly, if you understand the article, you will
need to cut redundant or less important information. Stay focused on the research question, be concise, and avoid generalities.
Edit for style. Expect your readers to be interested, but don't make them struggle to understand you. Include all the important details; don't assume
that they are already understood.
Eliminate wordiness, including most adverbs ("very", "clearly"). "The results
be shortened to "There was no significant difference between the groups".
Use specific, concrete language. Use precise language and cite specific examples to support assertions. Avoid vague refer.
How to Write a Great Article: Simple Tips & Tricks from Experienced AuthorsGoDates
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An article review is a piece of personalized writing where you take someone else's text usually an expert on the subject, understand it, summarize it, and then write, in your words, your opinion about the relevance and impact of that text on its chosen field or subject, and why
Or, strategies for successful essay writingThings to avoid in .docxgerardkortney
Or, strategies for successful essay writing
Things to avoid in essay writing!
Write a creative title for your essay
Consider that the title is the first opportunity you have to inform your reader about the thesis of your essay
NEVER just write “Evaluation Essay”
Capitalize the title correctly
Format the essay with double-spacing and page numbers
FIRST THINGS FIRST
The purpose of an introduction is to:
engage the reader
provide background information
present the thesis
Unless necessary for contextualization, save the evidence to support your claims in the body paragraphs.
Don't serve the main meal at the same time as the appetizer!
Too many details in the introduction:
"Air travel is a form of travel in vehicles that can sustain flight". (Really? No kidding!)
Don't start your essay with a definition of what is probably unnecessary: obesity, global warming, cell phones, the internet, etc.
The purpose of simply taking up space is too obvious and wastes opportunity to craft useful sentences that further your essay.
ONLY use a definition if writing about something truly obscure.
Avoid Useless "definitions"
The trick to avoid these words: insert “as opposed to?”
Basically, very, really, literally, truly, personally (as opposed to...?)
Here is a link to a good page about writing concisely: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/writing-concisely/
Using Words that Do Not Add Meaning
In this essay I will prove...
I will discuss...
As said in the previous paragraph….
As mentioned before...
Avoid these space fillers! Instead - just write what you are saying.
Don't waste space saying what you WILL write about or what you already wrote.
Example:
Wrong: In this essay I will argue that cell phones should not be used while drive.
Better: Cell phones should not be used while driving.
Announcing Yourself to the Reader
Did you ever get tired of reading essays with questions?
Do you think that these questions would be stronger written as statements?
Are all the questions necessary?
Do they engage the reader?
Especially in a repeating pattern: did you ever wonder, did you ever think, why is it that... blah blah blah?
STOP!
And if writing a question, remember to use a question mark when creating a question, even if it's a rhetorical question.
Rhetorical Questions
Avoid Pointing the Camera at Yourself:
I think, I believe, I feel, in my opinion...
Write what you think in a statement
The reader will know what you think by what you write.
ONLY use “I” when framing a direct response:
“I agree/concede/argue/claim…”
Remove yourself
You didn't actually write the paper, but you're really good at introducing other people's quotes!
Stringing them together is almost writing a paper, right?
Not quite!
The reader needs to hear your voice and your ideas that are supported by the evidence, not replaced by them.
After using a quote, be sure to explain how it supports the claim in the topic sentence and the thesis.
Don’t .
This Power Point I made for my students to review before their final exam. The do’s and don’ts of writing an opinion composition. Giving them tips in what to include and not include. How they can brainstorm on paper before actually writing. There is also an example of an essay.
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Writing the Rough DraftThe purpose of this assignment is three-f.docxambersalomon88660
Writing the Rough Draft
The purpose of this assignment is three-fold.
1. First, almost every piece of writing that you complete at the college level will involve arguing for a specific viewpoint. Even essays that simply are informative are trying to convince the reader of the validity of the information. This essay will allow you to demonstrate that you understand how to compose an effective piece of persuasive writing.
2. Second, you will be required to write many research papers as you complete your academic career. This essay allows you to demonstrate that you understand how to effectively cite the information you gather from completing the research assignments that led up to writing this essay.
3. Finally, this essay gives you the chance to discuss something you feel is important, either for your own information or for the general population, and you get a guaranteed audience.
General Guidelines for Writing the Essay & Tips for Putting it Together
· Write a 6-8 page essay that discusses your research topic. Begin with a catchy first sentence and interesting first paragraph that explains why you chose this topic and why someone should read about this topic. If you wrote a good story for your Research Proposal, that story can become the introduction for your research essay.
· The first paragraph or two should discuss the issue, problem, or topic that you researched. It should provide any background information that is necessary for the reader to understand the essay, and it should define any unfamiliar terms. Once you introduce the topic and provide background information, then you should state your thesis and the main reasons for your thesis. You will continually refer back to the thesis statement throughout the paper, AND everything in the paper will be connected to the thesis statement. This will help you keep your focus and go deep rather than broad into the information you gathered.
· After you have introduced your topic and stated the thesis, explain your first sub-claim (a sub-claim is a claim that supports the main idea or thesis). Remember this is an essay so you should have one main point that you are trying to communicate. You may have found out many, many things that you cannot include. What is the most important information? What's the best way to get that across to your readers?
· Each paragraph is also like a mini-essay. Each paragraph will have one main point or idea that you are developing. Then you will explain the main idea and give examples.
· Use transitions between paragraphs and ideas so that the essay flows.
· Be sure to introduce your quotes and paraphrased ideas. You might want to review the lesson from the Summary folder that discusses paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. Do NOT just drop a quote into your paper without an introduction and discussion.
· Be sure to use ethos, pathos, and logos to strengthen your argument and appeal to your audience. Follow this link for a discussion of the rhetorical appeals an.
These are the WJEC English language writing exam layouts for an article, a report, a letter, a speech and a leaflet (does not include review). Each slide include examples and detail for each part of the layout. I made this because I struggled to find slides that actually showed how the type of writing should look on the paper, so I figured that others would find this helpful too.
Allow enough time. Before you can write about the research, yo.docxgreg1eden90113
Allow enough time. Before you can write about the research, you have to understand it.
This can often take a lot longer than most people realize. Only when you can clearly
read the article are you ready to write about it.
Scan the article first. If you try to read a new article from start to finish, you'll get bogged down in detail. Instead, use your knowledge of APA
format to find the main points. Briefly look at each section to identify:
the research question and reason for the study (stated in the Introduction)
the hypothesis or hypotheses tested (Introduction)
how the hypothesis was tested (Method)
the findings (Results, including tables and figures)
how the findings were interpreted (Discussion)
Underline key sentences or write the key point (e.g., hypothesis, design) of each paragraph in the margin. Although the abstract can help you to
identify the main points, you cannot rely on it exclusively, because it contains very condensed information. Remember to focus on the parts of the
article that are most relevant.
Plagiarism. Plagiarism is al avoid it:
Take notes in your own words. Using short notes or summarizing key points in your own words forces you to rewrite the ideas into your own words
later.
If you find yourself sticking closely to the original language and making only minor changes to the wording, then you probably don't understand the
study
Writing the Summary
Like an abstract in a published research article, the purpose of an article summary is to give the reader a brief overview of the study. To write a good
summary, identify what information is important and condense that information for your reader. The better you understand a subject, the easier it is to
explain it thoroughly and briefly.
Write a first draft. Use the same order as in the article itself. Adjust the length accordingly depending on the content of your particular article and
how you will be using the summary. For the first draft, focus on content, not length (it will probably be too long). Condense later as needed. Try
writing about the hypotheses, methods and results first, then about the introduction and discussion last. If you have trouble on one section, leave it for
a while and try another.
Edit for completeness and accuracy. Add information for completeness where necessary. More commonly, if you understand the article, you will
need to cut redundant or less important information. Stay focused on the research question, be concise, and avoid generalities.
Edit for style. Expect your readers to be interested, but don't make them struggle to understand you. Include all the important details; don't assume
that they are already understood.
Eliminate wordiness, including most adverbs ("very", "clearly"). "The results
be shortened to "There was no significant difference between the groups".
Use specific, concrete language. Use precise language and cite specific examples to support assertions. Avoid vague refer.
How to Write a Great Article: Simple Tips & Tricks from Experienced AuthorsGoDates
Write a killer article that gets attention! Simple tips & tricks from our experienced authors that will help you to become a rockstar copywriter or blogger.
An article review is a piece of personalized writing where you take someone else's text usually an expert on the subject, understand it, summarize it, and then write, in your words, your opinion about the relevance and impact of that text on its chosen field or subject, and why
Or, strategies for successful essay writingThings to avoid in .docxgerardkortney
Or, strategies for successful essay writing
Things to avoid in essay writing!
Write a creative title for your essay
Consider that the title is the first opportunity you have to inform your reader about the thesis of your essay
NEVER just write “Evaluation Essay”
Capitalize the title correctly
Format the essay with double-spacing and page numbers
FIRST THINGS FIRST
The purpose of an introduction is to:
engage the reader
provide background information
present the thesis
Unless necessary for contextualization, save the evidence to support your claims in the body paragraphs.
Don't serve the main meal at the same time as the appetizer!
Too many details in the introduction:
"Air travel is a form of travel in vehicles that can sustain flight". (Really? No kidding!)
Don't start your essay with a definition of what is probably unnecessary: obesity, global warming, cell phones, the internet, etc.
The purpose of simply taking up space is too obvious and wastes opportunity to craft useful sentences that further your essay.
ONLY use a definition if writing about something truly obscure.
Avoid Useless "definitions"
The trick to avoid these words: insert “as opposed to?”
Basically, very, really, literally, truly, personally (as opposed to...?)
Here is a link to a good page about writing concisely: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/writing-concisely/
Using Words that Do Not Add Meaning
In this essay I will prove...
I will discuss...
As said in the previous paragraph….
As mentioned before...
Avoid these space fillers! Instead - just write what you are saying.
Don't waste space saying what you WILL write about or what you already wrote.
Example:
Wrong: In this essay I will argue that cell phones should not be used while drive.
Better: Cell phones should not be used while driving.
Announcing Yourself to the Reader
Did you ever get tired of reading essays with questions?
Do you think that these questions would be stronger written as statements?
Are all the questions necessary?
Do they engage the reader?
Especially in a repeating pattern: did you ever wonder, did you ever think, why is it that... blah blah blah?
STOP!
And if writing a question, remember to use a question mark when creating a question, even if it's a rhetorical question.
Rhetorical Questions
Avoid Pointing the Camera at Yourself:
I think, I believe, I feel, in my opinion...
Write what you think in a statement
The reader will know what you think by what you write.
ONLY use “I” when framing a direct response:
“I agree/concede/argue/claim…”
Remove yourself
You didn't actually write the paper, but you're really good at introducing other people's quotes!
Stringing them together is almost writing a paper, right?
Not quite!
The reader needs to hear your voice and your ideas that are supported by the evidence, not replaced by them.
After using a quote, be sure to explain how it supports the claim in the topic sentence and the thesis.
Don’t .
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2. Lesson objective
By the end of the lesson you will know:
What information is needed in a newspaper
article.
How to plan to write a newspaper article.
How to write a good newspaper headline.
4. Headlines…
Introduce the main story
Grab the reader’s attention
Shock or surprise
Make you want to read the whole article
5. What makes a good headline?
It all depends on the type of paper!
Tabloid and broadsheet newspapers will
present their headlines in different ways
They have a different target audience
The stories they cover are quite different
6. Broadsheet Headlines
Usually quite straightforward
Longer, fuller sentences; more sophisticated
language
Always about serious ‘hard’ news
Headlines try to be concise but informative
7. Tabloid Headlines
Very short and snappy
Sometimes use puns (play on words) or
alliteration to grab readers’ attention
Use shocking headlines to instantly draw the
reader in
Quite often humorous, especially if an
entertainment story
Often related to the picture, but they let the
picture speak for itself
Opinionated when it comes to real news
stories
15. Task
Work with a partner to discuss your
newspaper article
See if you can come up with two headlines:
one for a broadsheet paper and one for a
tabloid
Write your headlines your exercise book
19. Your assessment
Today you will write your newspaper article.
This is an assessment. I cannot help you –
but you can use all of the notes that we have
made so far in your exercise book.
You must work independently and in silence.
You can listen to music if you have
headphones.
20. Start writing. You will have 10-
minutes before the end of lesson
to check over your work.
21. Plenary – checking over your
work
Have you used a catchy headline?
Have you answered the who, what, where, when
and why questions?
Have you included some quotes? Have you used
quotation marks?
Have you used capital letters at the beginning of
sentences and for names?
Have you used paragraphs to structure your
writing?
23. Learning objective
You will know how to use a criteria to assess
your partner’s work and give them positive
and constructive feedback.
24. Starter
You have 10 minutes to log in, find a suitable
picture for your article and print it off.
Make sure that your picture will fit on to your
newspaper page.
You will need to add a caption that explains
the picture and makes your audience want to
read the article.
25. Peer assessment
You will use the criteria to assess your
partner’s newspaper article.
You will then give your partner feedback using
the feedback form.
You must be positive and constructive in your
feedback.
What do I mean by positive and
constructive?
26. DIRT – Dedicated Improvement and
Reflection Time
Once you have your work back – you need to:
1. Read through your partner’s comments
2. Make improvements to your work based on
your partner’s comments.
