![]() In this article the author explains what auctionsĪre, how to spot bargains in auctions, what to protect [This is an anecdote, a little story about one man and hisįirst auction, that is the lead to an article aboutĪuctions. "It's an addiction," says Cantlon, aįinancial planner and one of the growing number of auctionįanatics for whom Saturdays will never be the same. Hours later, Cantlon emerged lugging a $22 beamĭrill-for constructing post-and-beam barnsand a passionįor auctions that has clung like a cocklebur on an old Parked his car and wandered into the crowd, toward theĪuctioneer's singsong chant and wafting smell of barbecued Ten years ago while cruising the back roads of Wisconsin. Mike Cantlon remembers coming across his first auction ![]() Remember, it is an introduction,įrom "Going, Going, GONE to the Auction!" by Laurie Goering in Chicago Tribune Magazine, July 4, 1994. One caution: be sure that your storyĭoes not take over the paper. Story will capture the reader's interest so that he or she willĬontinue to read your paper. Special sections such as "Life in These United States" to learn Read some of the anecdotes in the Reader's Digest Your story should be a smallĮpisode, not a full blown story with characters and plot and Begin a paper by relating a small story that Landmark Supreme Court decision that started schoolĭesegregation, this article discusses school segregation inĢ Anecdotal: An anecdote is a little story. [After reaching back forty years ago to bring up the Telegrams ofĬongratulations poured in from around the world reporters Headquarters in New York the mood was euphoric. It was Mayġ954, just days after the Supreme Court's landmark ruling inīrown v. The victory brought pure elation and joy. Important that the historical review be brief so that it does notįrom "Integration Turns 40" by Juan Williams in Modern Maturity, April/May, 1994. Writer gets down to the nitty gritty of his paper. Introduced by reviewing the history of the topic before the Obviously there are many, many more topics that could be Such topics might include "aīiographical sketch of a war hero," "an upcoming execution of aĬonvicted criminal," or "drugs and the younger generation." Magazine articles to illustrate the explanations.ġ Historical review: Some topics are better understood if aīrief historical review of the topic is presented to lead into Use five basic patterns to grab a reader's interest:Īn explanation of each of these patterns with examples from real Professional writers who write for magazines and receive pay for their work ![]() The question then becomes: "What can a writer do that will secure It is this task that this discussionįirst, admit that it is impossible to say or do or writeĪnything that will interest everybody. The second task can be accomplished by a carefullyĬrafted thesis statement.
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