ARTICLE…

ARTICLE

INTRODUCTION:

An article is a piece of non-fiction prose writing that evaluates student’s skills in expressing Ideas, planning and organizing, presenting ideas with supportive examples, comprehending ideas, and arriving at a conclusion.

It is written to express personal opinions, present information on a variety of themes and to inform, persuade, entertain or convince people.

STEPS TO WRITE AN ARTICLE

To be able to write an effective article, one must follow the correct format and the following steps given below.

1. To begin with writing an article, one should be very clear of the ideology that needs to be followed throughout. It is also important to give an apt Title/ Heading to the article. The title can be given after completing of the article, to deliver justice to the content.
2. Next comes the name of the writer (you, in this case). It should be mentioned just below the heading.
3. The most complex part of the article is the establishment of the context. It should be descriptive of the viewpoints of the writer. The direction of the article needs to be maintained throughout.
4. While creating the body of the article, the writer should include the required information covering the aspects such as cause, effect, solution and steps to be taken.
5. Is very important for the article to consist of a conclusion. An open –ended article is often confusing and incomplete.
6. The conclusion should be a point of balance reached after comparison of contrasting ideas and views. It should convince/persuade the readers in some way.

POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND:

• An article is a single idea explained in detail.
• The title of the article should be supportive of the content. The ideas presented should be planned in a chronological order.
• Contrasting view related to the topic must be mentioned.
• Points should not be repeated.
• Simple language and short sentences should be used to avoid grammatical mistakes.
• Stick to the word limit of 200-250 words.
• Conclusion should be short and clear.
• Always go through the article again to ensure qualitative content.

FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE (10 M)                                                                       

                                             Title
                                                     —–byline.
      _____________________________________________________________________________________(1^stparagraph)____________________________________________________ (5 to 6 lines) ________________________________________________________ Body introduction______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

___________________________________________________________________________________2^ndparagraph_____________________________________________________ (8 to 10 lines) _____________________________________________________middle paragraph.__________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________3^rdparagraph__________________________________________(8 to  10lines)    ___________________concluding    paragraph_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TITLE/HEADING           The title is a short summary of 5-6 words to draw the reader’s attention.
BYLINE:           It has the name of the person by whom the article is written.

BODY INTRODUCTION:It should thought provoking lines so as to develop the reader’s interest. It can be a quote, observation, question etc.  An observation is used to open this article.

MIDDLE PARAGRAPH:It should underline aspects such as cause, effects, merits, demerits etc.  In this Article, causes of climate change are started.

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH:

            It is a summing up after comparing ideas and presents your viewpoint, comments, criticism or recommendation. Always sum up your article with an appeal or warning about an impact.

EXAMPLE 1:

Satish is asked to write an article for the school magazine on climate change: using your own ideas write an article on his behalf in 200 words.             

Climate Change

                    Human Activities  which have a significant impact on the climate are the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, whether in homes, factories, vehicles or in other ways.

                    Burning these fuels releases Carbon dioxide gas, a greenhouse gas, besides others. Since the early 1800‘s when people began burning large amounts of coal and oil, it has increased by nearly 30 % and average global temperature appears to have risen over 1⁰ c. There is a robust consensus that anthropogenic global climate change is occurring. Thus, despite claims sometimes made by some groups that affected by human activities, the scientific community and persuasive. If the history of science teaches anything, is humanity, and no one can be faulted for failing to act on what is not known? But our grandchildren will surely blame us if they find that we understood the reality of anthropogenic climate change and failed to do anything about it.

                        Such a temperature will cause changes in the amount and pattern of rain and snow, in the length of the growing seasons, in the frequency and severity of storms, and in the sea level. So, pollution must be controlled to reduce these changes.

EXAMPLE 2:

Nikitha is asked to write an article for the school magazine on how the generation gap is destroying family life. Using your own ideas write an article on her behalf in 200 words.             

THE GENERATION GAP IS DESTROYING FAMILY LIFE

                                                                                                           – BY NIKITHA

Generation Gap means the difference in the attitude or lack of understanding between the younger and older generation. It has been thus since time immemorial, but has only now started seriously affecting family life. The gap seems to have widened to such an extent that old and young people appear to be living under the same roof without having any emotional relationship and parting ways may not be far away.

                        Elders look after children and make all sorts of sacrifices for them, which instills in them the feeling of having a right over their children’s lives. They expect their children to keep up to their expectations. But opposing the mindset and thoughts of elders today, children demand unrestricted freedom in their thoughts and actions.

                    Difference of mental situation and lack of understanding among young and old people is called the real generation gap and is very difficult to fill up unless they would not spend time with each other as they are. Generation Gap can be viewed in many terms related to their spoken language, style of clothing and fashion. The main reason behind the generation gap is mainly the lack of time for communication and understanding each other inside the family members. Another reason for generation gap is the increased competition among people in area of education and professional life. This makes people so involved in their own life thus they don’t get time for their loved ones and just make their self, isolated world form others.

               Technology in 21^st century has been completely changed, compare to what it was in 19^th and the strength of understanding and grabbing this new technology is comparably easy for new generation than older. Today’s kids are so smarter and forwarded that they automatically learn to efficiently operate electronic gadgets faster than elders. In fact some time they teach their elders to help them use and operate this new advance technology. The best way for people to overcome generation gap among people of different age groups is to spend their time with each other and try to understand and appreciate others with their own views and morals.

                      There is definitely a way of bridging the complexities arising in the wake of modernism. It can be out to rest by efforts from both the generations with love, understanding and trust.  

EXAMPLES TO SOLVE:

1. Adventure sports have become a fad these days. Youngsters are indulging in such sports more than ever. Write an article on the topic, increasing trend of Adventure Sports, as Madhu. You can take help from the given clues. (200-220 words).

• Refreshing adventure sports.
• Experience and fun
• Positive impact an economy
• India: a hub of adventures.

2. You are Sudhakar/ Madhu. After the recent earthquake, you felt that there is a need to be aware and alert about natural disasters. You are sad to know that man is responsible for these disasters due to his greed and carelessness. Write an article on ‘Natural Disasters’ in about 200-220 words.

3. Massive poaching in the past two years has wiped out the entire tiger population at a tiger reserve in India. Write an article in 200 words supporting the cause of ‘Save the Tiger’. You can use the clues given below.
Sign off as, Raju/Rani.

• Poaching- illegal hunting.
• Tiger parts in Chinese medicine.
• Wildlife
• Decorative pieces and clothing. Enforcement of revised laws to save Tigers.
• Wild life conservation.

4. Write an article on mother’s day which you celebrated recently in your school.

5. Imagine you are Uday Kiran, write an article on gender disparities, in 200 to 250 words.

6. You are a student of class x, abcd school, Hyderabad. Your name is Nani. Your teacher has asked you to write an article in about 150 words on the topic ‘work your way to health’

7. You are Sudhershan. You have been told the advantages of becoming an eloquent speaker. You can express your opinions candidly and clearly, if you improve your communication skills. Write the article for her in not more than 150 words.

8. Rajeev read about the recent surgical strikes in Pakistan. He decides to write an article for a local daily about the peace between two countries. Do not exceed more than 150 words.

9. You are Uday and your elder brother works in a foreign company in America. On the occasion of your birthday he has sent you a gift which you had never expected. Write in about 150words the feelings you had after this. 10. Write an article about the recently completed elections and agendas