Writing Strategies of Articles in Muang Boran Journal

Abstract

This article is compiled and synthesized of a research with the objective to study the writing techniques of articles in 8 issues 29 articles in total of Muang Boran Journal from 2012-2013 by analyzing writing strategies based on article writing the 4 components of article writing, titling, introductory writing, body writing and conclusion writing. From the research, on titling, 4 techniques were found. The most used technique is using a phrase. The next most used are using provocative and intriguing words, using words that clearly state the topic and using difficult words. As for introductory writing, 7 techniques were found. The most used is getting straight to the matter. The next most used are relating the background, telling about importance, definition, telling about the problems, referring to supporting evidence and referring to major incidents. On body writing, 2 techniques were found, discussing the subjects of the matter by order of importance and detailed description according to the information obtained through research. As for conclusion writing, 8 techniques were found. The most used is summarization of the main themes of the matter, the next most used are inducing insights in the reader, stating observations, affirming evidence, reference and source identification, stating the author’s intention, presenting problems and stating the author’s views.