Structure and style in articles

1. WRITING
An article

2. WRITING: AN ARTICLE
STRUCTURE
TITLE
Engage the reader. Catchy.
Provocative.
INTRODUCTION
Introduce topic. Engages the reader
further. Usually poses a question to
be answered at the end of the
article.
MAIN BODY
Develop ideas: E.g.
Positive aspects
Negative aspects
CONCLUSION
Give answer to previous question.
Give your opinion/point of view.
Take sides.

3. STYLE
All articles contain some descriptive writing. You
may have to describe people, places, objects,
changes, your feelings, etc,.. In your writing, you
should use a variet of vocabulary such as:
 ADVERBS: dramatically, enormously
 ADJECTIVES: mischievous behaviour, a growing
tendency, a picturesque village
 MORE SPECIFIC VOCABULARY. Pursue,
prolifereation, incriminate, call for evidence,
anonymity, deceive, skyrocket,
Descriptive

4. For serious articles, you will need to use discursive writing, which
is the type of writing you’d use in an essay or a formal letter. In
this type of writing you need to include linking words and
phrases as well as expressions which help you to:
EXPLAIN: One of the main reasons why this happens is…
ANALYSE: One aspect of this problem involves…
SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT: This can lead to…
SUGGEST: One possible solution would be…
COMPARE: This is definitely more problematic than…
CONTRAST: On the other hand, however, …
Discursive writing
Remember to bring down the level of formality for more informal articles.