Article Conventions

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Article conventions

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Tackle or explore ideas arising from newsworthy or topical issues

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Article Conventions

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Share similarities with texts that argue or persuade, but may be more exploratory in nature

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Article Conventions

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demonstrate understanding or show authority about the topic in question

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Article Conventions

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provide explanatory background information for the ‘non-expert’ reader

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Article COnventions

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Present ideas in the present tense to explain the current situation, but may use the past tense to fill in contextual detail, or future or modal forms to anticipate future developments

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Article Conventions

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are usually written in first person, but may be less personal than ‘persuasive’ texts.

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Article Conventions

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Headline (title)

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Article Conventions

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Subheading

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Article Conventions

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Quotes from witnesses

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Article Conventions

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Anecdotes