Introduction to Writing Articles

Where can an article be found?

• Website

• Billboard

• Book

• Newspaper

What is the purpose of writing an article?

• To inform and persuade

• To entertain

• To hide information

• To confuse the audience

Who is the audience for an article?

• A specific group of people

• Only the writer

• No one in particular

• A wider audience

What may be included in the content of an article?

• Statistics

• Facts, opinions and thoughts

• Reported speech

• Quotes

What does the register and tone of an article depend on?

• The target audience and context

• The weather

• The writer's mood

• The time of day

What is the purpose of the title of an article?

• To attract the reader's attention

• To summarize the article

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the topic

What is the purpose of the introduction of an article?

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the article

• To engage the reader

• To outline the main points

What is the purpose of the conclusion of an article?

• To hide the main points

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the main points and provide a recommendation

• To introduce a new topic

What may be included in the body paragraphs of an article?

• Only the conclusion

• Development of the topic and main points in detail

• Only the introduction

• Only the title

What can you find in the conclusion of an article?

• Author's contact information
• Recommendation

• Citations

• Summary of main points