All about Article Writing

Article Writing

Marking Scheme

Format (Heading and Writer’s name)	01 mark
Content	04 marks
Expression Grammatical accuracy, relevant words, and spellings. Consistency and significance of ideas and style.	05 marks:- 2.5 2.5
Total	10 marks

Total

10 marks

Format of an Article

       Part 1 – Heading

·       Part 2 – Byline

         Part 3 – Body 

Part 1 – Heading – The heading of the article should be engaging and it should not exceed more than 5 to 6 words. Make sure your heading doesn’t have any spelling mistakes or grammar errors. Don’t use unnecessary punctuation marks in the heading. Heading carries 1 mark in Article Writing.

Part 2 – Byline – Byline is nothing but the name of the person who is writing the article. The name of the person will be generally given in the question paper itself.

Part 3 – Body 

The body is the main part of article writing which carries more weightage of marks. Generally, the body of the article consist of at least 4 to 5 paragraphs. 

Introduction – Paragraph 1 is the introduction paragraph. Paragraph 1 should be accurate. Precisely explain what the article is talking about. Try giving some quotations or frightful facts to excite the interest of the readers. Keep the language simple.

Paragraph 2,3 and 4– Paragraph 2, 3 and 4 must come with a complete analysis of the subject matter in question. These paragraphs include the following factors. It may vary according to the topics and type of article

·                 Types – Here the writer must analyze and explain what are the different types of           problems that are existing. If any type of problem exists, they should mention              here.

·                  Current Scenario – Here the writer must explain the current situation of the                problem. What are 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 it with facts or data. Here writer may also write the consequences.

                     Suggestions/Solutions – Here writer may write the suggestions. Some articles               can be concluded with suggestions.

     Conclusion –It is important to conclude the article what you’ve started. Never leave an article open-ended. The conclusion paragraph should speak about the problems raised and what are actions taken for the betterment of the problem. You can end it with a quotation if you have any.

     Click the link below to see the sample article.Class XII students may kindly write it in your notebook.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qLS00Oo3Ph6OFfpf_TlHRBwP4YSRnPK7/view?usp=sharing