81 2 Earth under pressure b) Go online and find at least two sources that give you information about the topic of your choice. Evaluate your sources using BOAT: is the source Biased, Objective, Accurate, Trustworthy? Remember to copy the link to add to your list of sources. You can read more about evaluating sources on page 268 in the Reference section. d) Find at least one photo to illustrate your article. Note! When you use a photo, you should include the name of the photographer and the web address. Structure your informative article Structure Content Title The title should catch the reader’s attention. It should also give a hint of what the article is about. Introduction Give a short presentation of the topic of your article. Body paragraphs The body paragraphs should answer the five Ws. Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence and have two to four supporting sentences. Conclusion Sum up your text by repeating the main points or facts from your text. You can also repeat a question or a statement from the introduction. It is best not to introduce any new facts in the conclusion List of sources List your sources of information. You can also use the model text as an example to help you plan and structure your article. Checklist: • I have written an informative article about a specific topic. • I have written an introduction, at least two body paragraphs and a conclusion. • Each body paragraph has a topic sentence and several supporting sentences. • I have answered several or all of the five Ws in my text. • I have found and listed relevant and trustworthy sources. • I have checked my text for grammar and spelling mistakes. biased – hlutdrægur
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