The 'Article'

The 'Article'

The reason for the tic-marks is that here, the 'article' means something a bit different than you're probably used to. If you worked on a newspaper before, you probably know that you start with you're most important information, leaving the less critical stuff for the end, in case it needs to be snipped for space considerations. Also, that words have to be used sparingly, getting the facts out there as quickly as possible. All personal thoughts belong on the editorial page, keep yourself out of it.

Obviously, space is not a huge consideration online. However, still go for that punch in the language. Today, everyone is busy, and long-winded reports will not be read by many. This does mean that you don't have to order information, but it may be a good idea to follow the hierarchy anyway.

Besides a modified newspaper format, you may just write an essay. This may, in fact, be preferable. No, we aren't going to grade you, and there's not going to be a test on how many paragraphs are best. Outside the classroom, essay format is a good way to deliver information in a critical way, and it may be easier to:

Add Your Opinion.

Yes, that's right, we want to know what You think about the matter. Be sure that you don't serve up a didactic monologue - (without warning the reader/contacting an editor) - we still want to know the facts so that we can have an opinion too. In a newspaper format, you're thoughts can either be a few paragraphs at the end, or another entry entirely, which will be linked. In essay format, this can be you're conclusion.

One more thing before I let you go and start writing: We like links. Every 'article' should have at least once cited reference. Nothing fancy, just jot down author, book or article title, which magazine or web site you got it from...

Any questions on format or other concerns to: [email protected]

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	The 'Article' The reason for the tic-marks is that here, the 'article' means something a bit different than you're probably used to. If you worked on a newspaper before, you probably know that you start with you're most important information, leaving the less critical stuff for the end, in case it needs to be snipped for space considerations. Also, that words have to be used sparingly, getting the facts out there as quickly as possible. All personal thoughts belong on the editorial page, keep yourself out of it. Obviously, space is not a huge consideration online. However, still go for that punch in the language. Today, everyone is busy, and long-winded reports will not be read by many. This does mean that you don't have to order information, but it may be a good idea to follow the hierarchy anyway. Besides a modified newspaper format, you may just write an essay. This may, in fact, be preferable. No, we aren't going to grade you, and there's not going to be a test on how many paragraphs are best. Outside the classroom, essay format is a good way to deliver information in a critical way, and it may be easier to: Add Your Opinion. Yes, that's right, we want to know what You think about the matter. Be sure that you don't serve up a didactic monologue - (without warning the reader/contacting an editor) - we still want to know the facts so that we can have an opinion too. In a newspaper format, you're thoughts can either be a few paragraphs at the end, or another entry entirely, which will be linked. In essay format, this can be you're conclusion. One more thing before I let you go and start writing: We like links. Every 'article' should have at least once cited reference. Nothing fancy, just jot down author, book or article title, which magazine or web site you got it from... Any questions on format or other concerns to: [email protected]