4D: Introduction to Article Writing by Manjusri Secondary https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u en-us 2023-05-09 01:21:57 UTC 2025-04-24 09:46:53 UTC hello@padlet.com shafin https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937744 Article has a different and more persuasive warm tone than a formal letter.]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937744 cherelle and deniz (03 and 17) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937747 - An article is less formal than a formal letter of proposal. 
- An article has many purposes while a formal letter of proposal only has one.
- An article can be published in different media while a formal letter of proposal is typically used in office settings.]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937747 wen loong&isaac (33,24) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937776 -The tone of the writer in an article is more joyful than in a formal letter which is more serious
-Article is targetted to entice the audience in wanting to read the article while a formal letter is more informative and factual.
-Articles usually have their own opinions and thoughts and include stories while a formal writing is usually focused on one subject.]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937776 zhe xian https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937818 article is less formal
an article is for a large audience
an article is to be written in an interesting and entertaining manner]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937818 Gui Bao https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937868 1) The tone may be different in an article and a formal letter of proposal.
A formal letter of proposal has signing off (e.g. Yours sincerely) while an article may have a call to action.

2) A good piece of article will have a variety of literary techniques to engage the readers. ]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937868 rannel (18) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937895 an article involves the writer's personal opinions while a formal letter uses a more persuasive tone to persuade the audience]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937895 eric(26) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937903 An article is informal while a formal letter is more formal. An article addresses many readers while a formal letter addresses only the recipient. ]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937903 Vanessa (22) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937941 An article can be informal or formal and can be on a lot of different things. A formal letter can only be to someone with authority and the formats are both different]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937941 huimin 12 brinette 1 https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937953 a good piece of article should have short and direct , with eyecatching headings and subheadings]]> 2023-05-09 01:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937953 Jeet (8) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937958 An article is less formal there is no need for such formality.

]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937958 huimin 12 and brinette 1 https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937988 article can be both formal and informal depending on target audience and is longer than a letter]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582937988 qian ying(20) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582938179 Article: There are pictures, the tone is friendly and engaging.The font of the title and subheading are bigger.
Formal letter: There are no pictures,the tone is formal and all the font is the same throughout]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582938179 Joel and Bryan (39 & 25) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582938445 In an article, there is a more enthusiastic style of writing compared to formal letters for proposal.Articles should have subheadings/things to interest the readers. Formal letters are straight to the point.
Articles are original reports whose conclusions represent a substantial advance in understanding of an important problem and have immediate, far-reaching implications.

Letters are short reports of original research focused on an outstanding finding whose importance means that it will be of interest to scientists in other fields.
]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582938445 Alden https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582938957 an article is to inform while formal letter of proposal is to propose something to someone of higher authority]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582938957 Zhe yi https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939015 -tone (letter is more formal, article does not need so much formality)
-Audience (article can be directed to anyone interested in the topic, letters are written to a specific person)
-purpose ]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939015 cherelle and deniz (03 and 17) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939067 A good piece of article will have 
- a catchy title
- statistics
- appropriate sub-headings]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939067 grace 6 https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939245 a good piece of article will have a good heading and subheadings and use very descriptive languages]]> 2023-05-09 01:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939245 eric(26) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939357 a good piece of article should have a detailed explanation for their topic so that readers are able to clearly grasp what the writer is trying to convey.]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939357 shafin https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939518 A good piece or article will have relevant attractive pictures, and give the reader a good reason why they should read it]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939518 wenloong&issac (33,24) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939712 -a good article should start with CASHGODSQ
-should have a neutral POV 
-have multiple perspectives
-relevant information]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939712 Vanessa (22) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939912 A good piece of article will have the right format and tone addressing to the right audience with enough content]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939912 Li Zhen (10) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939938 I think the difference between an article and a formal letter of proposal is:
1. the audience is different, an article the audience is to many people but formal letter is only one person
2. article is informative and factual while formal letter is more on narrative, own experience

]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582939938 chloe h (7) and mitchell (36) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940150 articles will have less formal language. for articles usually you have to write a hook to capture the attention of your readers. in formal letters of proposal it is usually straight to the point. audience is also different as in formal letters you have to address the recipient of the letter with their relevant accolades while in articles you are addressing a general audience.]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940150 grace https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940172 an article has more target audience and a slightly more persuasive tone than a formal letter of proposal ]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940172 yahui https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940184 An article, has visuals and pictures, and the tone is more friendly and an article can be in both informal or formal]]> 2023-05-09 01:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940184 zhe yi https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940743 a good piece of article would have enough information about the topic that can be understood easily, an exciting tone that gets the readers interested and immersed in the article]]> 2023-05-09 01:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582940743 sengji (35) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582941166 An article's purpose is usually to educate and inform. On the other hand, a formal letter of proposal purpose is to convince of something or seek approval of something. 
An article's audience is a wide audience while the formal letter's audience is a specific person or group.
An article is usually informal. However, a formal letter of proposal is formal.]]> 2023-05-09 01:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582941166 alden https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582941549 clear-purpose, context, message, desired outcome, audience and tone]]> 2023-05-09 01:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582941549 kieran https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582941706 Interesting facts and opinions about the said topic that might include personal experiences but only if interesting.These are important to make the readers want to read your article. For example, the things that make you want to read a magazine, pictures?facts?stories?]]> 2023-05-09 01:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582941706 sengji (35) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582942702 A good piece of article would have an eye-catching title which attracts the reader's attention and suggests the theme of the article, subheadings before each paragraph, an introduction which clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader's attention. The main body of two to five paragraphs in which the topic is further developed in detail. The conclusion summarising the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or comment.]]> 2023-05-09 01:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582942702 rannel (18) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582942743 a good piece of article would contain enough information for reader to understand the context and a catchy title]]> 2023-05-09 01:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582942743 chloe h (7) and mitchell (36) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582943197 a good piece of article will have interesting and relevant subtitles and headings and a good hook]]> 2023-05-09 01:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582943197 Li Zhen (10) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582943726 A good piece of article will have detailed explanations to their points, have factual details and personal experience. There is also clear-purpose, title as well]]> 2023-05-09 01:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582943726 michelle (14) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582944019 formal letter is formal where the intended audience is most likely a figure of higher position but article is for a widespread of audience.]]> 2023-05-09 01:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582944019 Chiew Beng (27) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582964304 An article is written to many people and is more informal while a formal letter of proposal is written to a specific person.]]> 2023-05-09 02:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582964304 Chiew Beng (27) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582974374 A good piece of article will have subheadings, relevant information, clear sentences and appropriate tone.]]> 2023-05-09 02:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2582974374 qian ying(20) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583001433 A good piece of article have a clear topic sentence and pictures that is relevant]]> 2023-05-09 02:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583001433 Yijie (40) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583482176 the tone, an article usually addresses an issue or matter to a very big audience, whereas a letter would be addressed to a smaller audience]]> 2023-05-09 08:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583482176 Yijie (40) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583483208 a good piece of article will have a good heading, subheading and relevant links or pictures to support it]]> 2023-05-09 08:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583483208 Stella (16) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583774178  The tone used is slightly different. Although both article and formal letter should use a formal tone , we should use a friendly tone when writing an article. On the other hand , we should use a persuasive tone instead.

]]> 2023-05-09 13:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583774178 Stella (16) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583777663 A good piece of article have a catchy tittle , subheadings that summarizes the paragraph , clear details and also have some photos in some of the paragraphs. ]]> 2023-05-09 13:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583777663 Joi Yii (19) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583802392 The tone for an article could be formal or informal, but the tone for a formal letter of proposal must be formal. The focus of a formal letter of proposal is to seek permission or approval, while there are many possible purposes of an article. ]]> 2023-05-09 13:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583802392 Joi Yii (19) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583813683 A good piece of article will have clear topic sentences, a catchy title that spurs readers to read on and awareness of the tone used that is based on the target audience. ]]> 2023-05-09 13:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583813683 tiffany https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583993038 an article has a friendly tone with an informal way of writing. A formal letter proposal has a formal tone with a persuasive style of writing. ]]> 2023-05-09 15:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583993038 tiffany https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583999458 a good piece of article will have clear subheadings and an engaging title that attracts the audience. It should have pictures to make it eye catching and have short and concise paragraphs.]]> 2023-05-09 15:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2583999458 chloe c https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2584053039 an article can have many different purposes such as calling for action, providing information etc. and uses a more informal tone. a letter of proposal is usually written formally with the intention of convincing or appealing.]]> 2023-05-09 15:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2584053039 chloe c https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2584055475 a good piece of article will have an eye catching title, relevant pictures and sufficient content to captivate readers.]]> 2023-05-09 15:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/k4z9z5d3kmbeis1u/wish/2584055475