Write a feature article
Use Word, Google Docs or another writing application to write the text for your feature article.
This should be based on:
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a current news story
or
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a profile of an important person or event
or
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an issue that you feel strongly about.
Planning
Before you begin you will need to decide:
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What is the purpose of your article?
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Who is the audience?
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What is the topic or subject of your article?
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How you will find the information?
Mind mapping
Use FreeMind1 or another mind mapping program on your laptop to help plan, organise and share your ideas and work.
Scaffold – Use the Microsoft Word scaffold (DOCX 19kB) to plan, write and structure your work. |
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Editing your work – Use the Student checklist (DOCX 20kB) to review your work. |
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Tips and hints – The Student BMJ2 website has useful hints, tips and advice for writing feature articles. |
Links
- http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
- http://student.bmj.com/student/static-pages.html?pageId=3