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    Types of Feature Articles

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    The document describes six types of feature articles: human interest, profile, instructional, historical, seasonal, and behind the scenes. It provides details on each type of article and what they cover. The document also provides guidance on key elements to include when writing a feature article such as an engaging title and headline, an introduction with a hook, background information in the second paragraph, and a concluding paragraph that leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It concludes with tips for writing a strong feature article like keeping opinion out of it, doing research, outlining, proofreading, and ensuring it is interesting and understandable for the audience.

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    The document describes six types of feature articles: human interest, profile, instructional, historical, seasonal, and behind the scenes. It provides details on each type of article and what they cover. The document also provides guidance on key elements to include when writing a feature article such as an engaging title and headline, an introduction with a hook, background information in the second paragraph, and a concluding paragraph that leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It concludes with tips for writing a strong feature article like keeping opinion out of it, doing research, outlining, proofreading, and ensuring it is interesting and understandable for the audience.

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    The document describes six types of feature articles: human interest, profile, instructional, historical, seasonal, and behind the scenes. It provides details on each type of article and what they cover. The document also provides guidance on key elements to include when writing a feature article such as an engaging title and headline, an introduction with a hook, background information in the second paragraph, and a concluding paragraph that leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It concludes with tips for writing a strong feature article like keeping opinion out of it, doing research, outlining, proofreading, and ensuring it is interesting and understandable for the audience.

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    Types of Feature Articles

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    Rosalinda Esternon
    The document describes six types of feature articles: human interest, profile, instructional, historical, seasonal, and behind the scenes. It provides details on each type of article and what they cover. The document also provides guidance on key elements to include when writing a feature article such as an engaging title and headline, an introduction with a hook, background information in the second paragraph, and a concluding paragraph that leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It concludes with tips for writing a strong feature article like keeping opinion out of it, doing research, outlining, proofreading, and ensuring it is interesting and understandable for the audience.

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    Types of Feature Articles

    ● Human Interest​: story that discusses a person, or people, or a companion


    animal in an emotional way. It presents people and their problems, concerns, or
    achievements in a way that brings about interest, sympathy or motivation in the
    reader or viewer.
    ● Profile​: This feature type focuses on a specific individual’s character or lifestyle.
    This type is intended to help the reader feel like they’ve gotten a window into
    someone’s life. Often, these features are written about celebrities or other public
    figures.
    ● Instructional​: How-to feature articles teach readers how to do something.
    Oftentimes, the writer will write about their own journey to learn a task, such as
    how to make a wedding cake.
    ● Historical​: Features that honor historical events or developments are quite
    common. They are also useful in juxtaposing the past and the present, helping to
    root the reader in a shared history.
    ● Seasonal​: Some features are perfect for writing about in certain times of year,
    such as the beginning of summer vacation or at the winter holidays.
    ● Behind the Scenes​: These features give readers insight into an unusual
    process, issue or event. It can introduce them to something that is typically not
    open to the public or publicized.
    Your Feature Article:

    Title & Headline​.

    ● Grabs the reader's attention and persuades them to read the article.

    Introduction:

    ● Write a hook to open your story.​ Your first paragraph is your chance to hook
    your reader and draw them into your story. If the opening paragraph is dry or
    difficult to follow, you will lose your reader and they won’t continue on to the rest
    of your story.
    ● Start with an interesting fact, a quote, or an anecdote (story)

    Second Paragraph.​ While your lead might draw people in, your second paragraph (and
    subsequent paragraphs) need to start explaining the reason for the story. Why are we
    reading this story? What is important about it?

    ● Provoke the reader's interest by making an unusual statement.


    ● Provide any necessary background information.
    ● Invite the reader to take sides by making a controversial statement.
    ● Heighten the drama of an event or incident to intensify its appeal.
    ● Establish the article's tone.
    ● Create a relationship between the writer and the reader.
    Concluding Paragraph​ should leave a lasting impression by:

    ● Reminding the reader of the article's main idea


    ● Suggesting an appropriate course of action.
    ● Encouraging a change of attitude or opinion.

    Tips:

    ● Keep your opinion out of the article. A feature article is a piece that conveys
    information and detail about a person or phenomenon. It is not an opportunity for
    you to give your opinion on a topic. Rather, your personality is conveyed through
    your writing style.
    ● Do some research on your topic.
    ● Create an outline for your article - to give yourself the direction you want to go.
    ● Proofread your article
    ● Ask yourself the questions: Is it interesting? Do I hook the reader? Do I keep the
    reader reading? Am I missing any important details? Will my audience be
    confused after reading this? Does this article fit with the overall theme of my
    magazine?

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