- A feature article is an article written to give more depth to topical events, people or issues. Written by an expert or a journalist, these texts provide background information on a newsworthy topic as well as the writer's personal slant or experience.
- Articles are generally composed of four parts the headline, lead, body, and conclusion. The headline and lead introduce the article and define its focus, while the body backs up the premise. The conclusion ties all the information together into one neat package.
- Explore a topic or issue of current importance.
Follows narratorial conventions (i.e. There is a plot, complication, and conclusion)
Written in short paragraphs.
Combine facts and opinions.
Provide a perspective or angle about the topic or issue.
Includes catchy features
