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Article Writing

Class Material

Grade 12

What is an article?
An article is a written work published in a print/electronic medium. It may be for
the purpose of propagating news, researching results, academic analysis, or
debate. Generally, it is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or
Magazine.

What is Article writing format?


When a student has to attempt a question on Article writing, he has to follow the
article writing format by CBSE. Here you can see how to write article writing
formats in detail.
The format of an article consist of the following parts –

Heading

By line

▪ Body

i.HEADING- The heading should be catchy and in not more than 4-5 words. You
can go as creative as you want with this one just make sure you do not devote
too much time on it in the exam.

ii. BY LINE- It refers to the name of the person writing the article. It is generally
given in the question. If not given, then do not write your personal details.

(NOTE- You are not supposed to mention any of your personal details while
attempting the answers in the exam.)

iii. BODY- It is the main part of your writing piece. It generally consists of 3-4
paragraphs.
▪ PARAGRAPH 1: It is always prescribed that you begin with a short introduction
of the topic; it’s meaning to be precise. Briefly tell what the article is about giving
some quotations or startling facts to arouse the interest of the readers.

▪ PARAGRAPH 2 or PARAGRAPH 2&3: Now this part can be written in either


one or two paragraphs. You are required to do a complete analysis of the subject
matter in question. It may include-

▪ TYPES - In how many forms does the problem exist? You are required to
mention the various possible types (if it exists).

▪ CURRENT SCENARIO - Then you need to explain the current situation, the
problems (if any) and whether after any corrective actions, betterment in the
situation has been observed or not.

▪ It may include advantages/ disadvantages depending upon the topic in question.

▪ CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIP- Develop the cause and effect


relationship by supporting it with facts or data. You may also write the
consequences.

▪ Any other relevant and related information.

▪ PARAGRAPH 3 or PARAGRAPH 4: The conclusion. It is the concluding


paragraph. It is important to conclude what you have started. Never leave an
article open-ended. Now, it is to be remembered that wherever you elaborate a
problem, you always have to mention the steps being taken to improvise the
situation and suggest a few solutions as well. Predictions and personal problems
may be included. This paragraph needs to be short and precise. Here also, you
could add some glitter to your art piece with some quotes.

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