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Steps of Online

Article Writing
 1 Articles
1.1 Browse more Topics under Article Writing
 1.2 Objectives of Article Writing

Table of  1.3 The Format of Article Writing


content  1.4 Steps for Article Writing Format
 1.5 Common Mistakes in the Article Writing F
ormat
 1.6 Points to Keep in Mind for the Article Writ
ing Format
 2 Solved Example on Steps of Article Writing
An article is a piece of writing
written for a large audience. The
main motive behind writing an
Articles article is that it should be
published in either newspapers or
magazines or journals so as to
make some difference to the
world.
 There are many different formats for
articles circulating around. Let’s have a
look at the most general format of
articles:
The Format  Topic of the Article
of Articles
 (By- XYZ)
 Body
 Conclusion
 Similar to most of the written literary
forms, articles contain an introduction,
a body, and a conclusion. Again, we
Contents write an article for the target audience.
of Of course, if our article fails to appeal
Articles to the target audience, it would be of
no use. Therefore, articles should have
a title that grabs the eyeballs of their
readers.
The introduction should talk
more about the topic under
concern in the article. If the
introduction is lengthy and
boring, the readers will bail out
from reading and shift to another
piece of writing.
 The main body should contain 2 to 5
paragraphs, which further discuss the topic
and explain the idea. Again, a lengthy and
boring body would distract the reader’s
attention and discourage them from further
reading. Hence, articles should be tailored to
suit the target audience’s taste. For example,
if it is meant for 5th-grade students, then you
should use simple terms. On the contrary, if
it is meant for doctors, it should contain a
language that makes your readers feel at
home.
 A grand ending is as important as the
article itself. Unlike an essay, where
we conclude by summarizing all the
ideas we’ve been discussing, articles
follow a different approach. An
article’s ending should be out of the
box, something that leaves the
readers thinking or calls for action.
Ending with a question can be your
best bet, right?
 An article is written with the following objectives
• It brings out the topics or the matter of
interest in the limelight
Objectives • The article provides information on the topics
• It offers suggestions and pieces of advice
of Article
• It influences the readers and urges them to
Writing think
• The article discusses various stories, persons,
locations, rising-issues, and technical
developments
 An article must be organized in a proper way
so as to draw the attention of the readers. The
basic outline for an article writing format is
1.Heading / Title
The Format
of Article 2.A line having the writer’s name
Writing 3.Body (the main part of the article, 2 – 3
paragraphs)
4.Conclusion (Ending paragraph of the
article with the opinion or
recommendation, anticipation or an
appeal)
 Think of the topic you want to write the article about.
Only after you’ve decided your topic you can go ahead
and undertake the further steps in the process one by
one:
Steps for • Target Audience: Identify the concerning
reading group
Article
• Purpose: Find the objective or aim of writing the
Writing article
Format • Collect & Select: Gather as such information as
possible. Also, identify the details that are most
significant
• Organize: Arrange the information and the facts
in a logical way
How To Write an
Article in 7 Easy Steps
 Make a list of topics that you want to write
about before you start writing. This gives
you the chance to find out what you're
passionate about. If you're writing an article
1. Select a for your company, brainstorm ideas with the
rest of your team to see which topic can
topic to evoke interest from potential customers.
write about You may need to communicate with your
manager or executive team directly to get a
better idea of the audience you're targeting.
However, it's recommended that you specify
your article as soon as possible, so you can
begin writing and see if it's the direction you
want to take.
You need to take the
viewpoint of the reader of
your article to recognize the
2. Identify target audience you're trying
your target to reach. Consider a 
audience SWOT analysis to see which
audiences fit the content of
the article you're writing.
 This factor gives you a
comprehensive look at an
individual's age, annual income
geography and educational
background. For example, you can
Demographics: 
target an article for women ages 18
to 35 living in the tri-state area if
you choose to write it on beauty
products, whereas you can target
suburban men ages 35 to 54 on
shaving products.
• You want to know what type of content
a reader is interested in, so it's
important to study industry trends in
marketing and advertising to see what
Behaviors types of people interact with their
brands regardless of the fact they're
and selling to them. One example can be a
interests:  company that generates a lot of foot
traffic at sporting events for a cause.
Knowing what motivates readers to take
action provides with you key details on
how you can solicit action from them.
• Data on customer trends separate those
seeking to purchase a product from those
browsing the internet. A company can
employ targeted ads that persuade them
to scroll back to their website, so you may
Buying need to check in with your company's
marketing team or check for customer
habits:  trends articles online to see what can be a
contributing factor to them consuming a
product. This way, you may know what
elements can be insightful to your
audience and writes content that meshes
with what they purchase.
 Having the facts is essential to writing
a powerful story that captivates a
reader. You want to have a
3. Research centralized area to keep your facts, so
facts that you can assemble all the elements of
reinforce your story in one place. It's suitable
your story to have a notebook where you can
write down ideas quickly, but it'll be
easier for you to write notes digitally
on a word processing document on
your computer or smartphone.
• Statistics
• Quotes from sources related to the topic
Some you're writing about
examples of • Definitions regarding the topic of the
article
research you
can gather • Short stories
include: • References to pop culture or media
• Local or national events
• Resources that a user might find helpful
Your article should have a
basic format before you
4. Come up begin writing, so you can
with an spend more time on the
outline of content instead of the
your article structure. Your resources can
also aid you to come up with
a format that's clear and
understandable to the reader.
•Title: The title is normally the
The four one piece of an article that a
main pieces viewer sees online when they
of an outline look for content on their search
that you engines. Make sure that you
should draw write content that targets the
out should rich snippet at the top of the
be: search engine result page
(SERP) to increase its
viewership.
•The introductory paragraph
introduces the main point of
what you're trying to say about
a topic. This is the ideal
Intro
method of attracting attention
paragraph: 
from your audience because
you're exhibiting value that
demonstrates why they should
continue reading your piece.
 The body paragraph allows you
to construct and organize
supporting information that
backs up the point you're trying
Body to make. Use examples from
paragraph:  your research above to
accentuate your topic and
inform your audience about
new information and why it's
impactful for them
 The conclusion of your article can end
with a call to action or something for the
reader to consider in the future. You want
them to focus on the value they received
from what they learned, so they can tell
others to read your content and share it
Conclusion:  with their network. If you're writing for a
company, they can have a focus group
make determinations on what they want
to see next from the company, which can
be the driving force to the way you can
end your article while enticing them to
look forward to more meaningful content
 You should write everything down
first before you begin editing, so you
can unleash your creative process on
5. Write a paper. You can edit everything after
rough draft and reflect on what you can do
and pare differently to enhance the article's
down your quality and which subjects you plan
outline on elaborating on. Make sure that
you start writing and editing from the
top to the bottom of the article, so
you can save time on your first draft.
Break down the key points for
each section of the outline, so
you can stay on track with your
article. You want to keep the
6. Specify reader's eyes on your article at
your subject all times. You should always be
matter collaborating with an editor or
internal member of your team if
you have questions on content
and where to expand on it.
The last step is for you to read
your article aloud multiple
times before you submit it for
7. Read approval. You want to ensure
aloud until that'll be concise and
your draft is understood by the reader.
error-free Have a trusted friend or family
member read it over to get
honest feedback as well.
Once you’ve taken care
of all the Above steps
you move forward to the
final step- Writing.
• While writing an article, always
use proper grammar, spelling,
and proper punctuations
• Use vocabulary skill
• Keep the introduction of the topic
catching, interesting, and short
• Discuss the opinion and the
matter in an organized and
descriptive manner
 Now that you know the steps of article writing and the
article writing format, the occurrence of mistakes
becomes obvious. Some of the common mistakes are:
Common • Not using facts or quotes or similar cases
Mistakes in • The language should not be too formal
the Article • The article must be in easy language for better
Writing understanding
Format • The title of the article must be catchy and
clearly understandable
• No use of paragraphs
• Expressing personal views is fine but the author
must never talk about himself/herself
• The topics of the articles should be unique
and relevant
Points to • The article has to get attention
Keep in • It has to be interesting
Mind for the • It has to be easy to read
Article • The reader is identified
Writing • Find the main goal of writing an article. The
goal can be anything from providing
Format information, entertainment, and advice or for
comparing, etc.
• The title must be eye-catching, clear, and
interesting
• The introduction or the starting paragraph
must be highly attentive. Use your vocabulary
skills or try to use some interrogative words
for the start
• Use clear statements and make assertions
• Avoid repetition and over the top logic and
reasons
• Use the style of paragraph writing and write
the contents uniquely and unambiguously
• Avoid using the points which interest you only
and not for the general public
• Write a good and logical ending
 Problem: Classify the following into Do’s and
Don’ts in article writing.
Solved  Write very lengthy articles
Example  Add the writer’s name
on Steps of  The title should be lengthy and clear
Article  The heading of the article should be short,
Writing clear and informative
 Only the introduction and the conclusion
should be attractive and attention seeking
 Target the audience
 One can advise, suggest and give the
solutions to a problem in any paragraph
other than the starting one
 The language and the style of writing should
be according to the concerning readers
 There must be only three paragraphs in an
article – introduction, middle one, and
conclusion
 Use proper punctuations
 Use any tense, person, voice, as many 
abbreviations, and self-made words while
writing an article
SOLUTIONS
Do’s Dont’s

Add the writer’s name Write very lengthy articles

The heading of the article should  The title should be lengthy and
be short, clear and informative clear

 Only the introduction and the


Target the audience conclusion should be attractive and
attention seeker
The language and the style of  One can advise, suggest and give
the solutions to a problem in any
writing should be according to the paragraph other than the starting
concerning readers one

 There must be only three


paragraphs in an article –
 Use proper punctuations introduction, middle one, and
conclusion

Use any tense, person, voice, as


many abbreviations, and self-made
words while writing an article
THANK YOU!!!

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