ARTICLE WRITING

Objectives of Article Writing

An article must be written with the following objectives in mind:
● It should bring the topic or subject of interest to the foreground.
● The article must discuss all the necessary information.
● It must make or suggest recommendations to the readers.
● It must be eligible to have an impact on the readers and make
them think.
● The article must cover a wide range of topics, including people,
places, emerging challenges, and technological advancements.
Part 1 – Heading: The article’s heading should be engaging and not exceed
more than five to six words.

Part 2 – Byline: A Byline is nothing but the name of the person who is writing
the article.

Part 3 – Article Body: The body is the main part of the article in CBSE format,
which carries more weightage. Generally, the body of the article consists of at
least three to four paragraphs.

Paragraph 1: Paragraph 1 is the introduction paragraph. It should be accurate.

Precisely explain what the article is talking about. Try giving some quotations
or facts to excite the interest of the readers. Keep the language simple.

Paragraphs 2 & 3: Paragraphs 2 and 3 must come with a complete analysis of

the subject matter in question. They must include the following factors:
Types: Here, the writer must analyse and explain the different kinds of existing
problems.
Current Scenario: Here, the writer must explain the problem’s current situation
and the actions taken to correct them. This may include advantages or
disadvantages of the problem, etc.
Cause and Effect Relationship: Develop the cause and effect relationship by
supporting facts or data. Here writer may also write the consequences.

Paragraphs 3 & 4: Paragraph 3 or 4 are commonly known as the conclusion

paragraphs of the article format. It is important to conclude the article that you
have started. Never leave an article open-ended. The conclusion paragraph
should speak about the problems raised and what actions are taken to better the
problem. Paragraphs 3 and 4 should be precise and clear.
Points to Remember
1. Give an appropriate Title - Write the Heading/Title at the top with the
writer's name
a) First letter of every word capital e.g. Pollution A Menace
b) Eye catching
c) Should give crisp idea of theme
2. Mention writer's name
3. In case of news paper article give date & place
4. Divide the article into three parts i.e. split your subject matter into
3-4 paragraphs
Format (Heading and Writers name)-1 Mark
Content-2 Marks
Expression Grammatical accuracy, relevant words, and
spelling.-1 Mark
Consistency and significance of ideas and style. 1 Mark
Tips on Article Writing Format
● Always keep a few general quotes handy. They help in the presentation and
show that you have prepared in advance to write the article.
● Avoid the repetition of ideas to avoid redundancy.
● Feel free to give your personal opinion in one or two lines.
● One must not deviate from the topic. There are chances you may get a lot of
ideas when you are thinking out of the box but refrain from doing so. This will
help you stay on course.
● Write shorter sentences. It restricts the scope of grammatical inaccuracies and
presents ideas more directly.
● Make sure to double-check for grammatical accuracy and spelling. They carry
weightage.
● Pay attention while reading editorials in newspapers as they improve
vocabulary.
● Underline all the essential points.
● Students can quote an idiom, phrase, or sayings of famous
personalities. Ensure they are relevant to the topic and do not
deviate from the main focus point.
● Avoid writing phrases from other languages in the English article.
● Develop reading habits to get new ideas and better vocabulary for
an article.
● The level of article writing in Class 12 is more sophisticated.
Students are expected to provide quality content in crisp
language.
 Article Writing Topics
Do you have to write an article that is trending right now and will help you
score better or help you practice better? Here is the list of current topics for
article writing:
1. Global Warming
2. Environmental Pollution
3. Corruption
4. Impact of Internet
5. Women Empowerment
6. Education and Movies
7. Value of Games in Education
8. Yoga and Mind Healing
9. Importance of Mental Health
10. Importance of Education in Society
Sample of Article Writing
Given below is a sample that can give you more clarity on how to write an impeccable article:
PRACTICE
Education doesn't mean only providing degree. Schools play an important role to
inculcate moral values in students. Using the following verbal inputs write an article in
150-200 words on the topic "Value Education in School." You are Meera/Manoj.

Value Points
• education must be value based.
• part of the curriculum in schools education compulsory upto
secondary level
• value education remains distant dream
• young boys and girls going astray-reduced to walking computers.
• material prosperity-only aim of life
• cable TVs demand pollutes young minds negatively
• need for morals education-value based education-build-character
and morals.
• steps taken in school-Assembly-5 mins talk regarding importance
of moral and values in life.
• Special prizes awarded to-most disciplined student, well behaved
student, integrity Club, Guest lectures, etc.