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Writing an article (for exams)

The idea is to write in a way that grabs the reader’s attention and keeps them
interested until the very end.
Differences between articles and essays:
- In an article, you need to tell the reader what you think constantly. The essay is
mainly objective.
- The article is informal, the essay is formal and neutral.
- The essay has a clear organization, whereas the article might not.

Structure
Title: Think of an interesting title which is informative (gives the reader an idea of the
subject) and attractive (will make people want to read your article).
Keep it short (2-5 words) and clear.
(For example: The Internet: A Great Invention/Keep It Healthy!).

Introduction: Start your article in an interesting way. The start of the article should be
linked to the title, introduce the topic and engage the reader. Often, an article starts
with a question that introduces the topic which will be discussed in the article.
General statement about the topic.
Start with a question, problem or quotation.
Examples: The Internet has changed the way we live. It started as something that we could
access only through a computer, but nowadays it is everywhere, and I love it!
Are you a busy college student? Do you struggle to keep fit and eat healthily? Don’t worry! I
am going to tell you exactly what you should do. Keep on reading, you will thank me later!

1st body paragraph: The first paragraph should involve the reader in some way.
2nd body paragraph: Build on the interest you have raised in the first paragraph by
telling the next part of the story.
Each should be clearly defined, not too long and clearly linked. Describe issues in
detail and use one paragraph per issue. Use linkers, sequencing and sophisticated
vocabulary.
For example: For “The Internet: A Great Invention”
One of the cool things about the world wide web is that you can …..
However, the greatest thing about the Internet is how you can learn tons of things…

Conclusion: Finish the article in an interesting way. This could be humorous or


thought-provoking.
An ending can state an opinion, give the reader something to think about, summarize
the article or even end with a quotation.
Examples: For “Keep it Healthy!”
If you follow all these tips, I’m sure you will keep fit easily! And if you already tried that, let
me know how you feel now.
For “The Internet…”
In conclusion, the Internet has a lot of great things. For me, the best are finding information
and learning online. What about you? What are your favorite things about it?

 If you decide to take a light-hearted approach or a more serious one (depending on


who the target reader is) maintain the same style throughout the article.
Check your work for accuracy, punctuation and spelling.

Writing checklist
About content:
- Have I covered all the key information required by the task?
- Have I written only information which is relevant to the task?
- Have I developed the basic points in the task with my own ideas?
Communicative achievement
- Have I achieved the main purpose(s) of the text (for example, explaining,
persuading, suggesting, apologizing, comparing, etc.)?
- Have I communicated a balance of straightforward and more complex ideas?
- Have I used a suitable style and register (formal or informal) for the task?
Organization
- Have I used paragraphs appropriately to organize my ideas?
- Have I used other organizational features appropriately for the genre of the text (for
example, titles, headings, openings, closings, etc.)?
- Is the connection between my ideas clear and easy for the reader to follow? (For
example, have I used appropriate linking words, pronouns, etc. to refer to different
things within the text?)
- Are the ideas balanced appropriately, with suitable attention and space given to
each one?
Language
- Have I used a wide range of vocabulary?
- Have I avoided repeating the same words and phrases?
- Is my use of grammar accurate?
- Is my spelling accurate?

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