Showing posts with label tips in article writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips in article writing. Show all posts

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Tips in Article Writing

Article Writing has been already a part of my daily routine task. I've been doing this for several months already. I am only writing short articles that ranges from 500-600 words. When I was only starting, it is difficult for me to come up with best ideas and what particular angle am I going to tackle to have a commendable result. Apart from thinking the suited words and ideas, the given tight deadline should be beaten as well. As my writing continues for over a month, I came up with the effective guidelines that resulted to an effective and commendable one.

Here are the list of  basic tips to an  effective article writing.

1. Know your topic first. If you do not know the topic assigned to you or it is out of your knowledge research on it.

2. Think what type of article you will be writing. There are four types of discursive writing;
-An argument article is meant to convince someone of something.
-An explanation article tells why something is the way that it is.
-A definition article clarifies the meaning of something.
-A description article provides information about the qualities or properties of something.

3. Simplify the words and use short sentences and paragraphs. By this, your reader will not be confused.

4. Content of the article must be professional.

5. Impart your personality into the article. Try to associate some of your personality into it as well.

Simple Guidelines in Writing a Good Article

In article writing it is not easy to cover up all contents and information on 500-600 words. By using this guidelines  you can include all needed contents in a complete and concise manner.

1. Know your topic to come up with the possible and complete content.

2. Write an introductory paragraph. The first paragraph of your article must be point out the specific problem or describe or tell something about the topic.

3. Write the main content. Write short paragraphs of 5 to 6 sentences in approximate. Use bullet points to read the contents easily.

4. Write the concluding paragraph. This part summarizes the content of your article. Use synonyms and don’t use the same words you used in the body.

5. Proofread your article before you submit it. If the sentences sounds strange write it again until it sounds good and flows it  well. Also try to find a better ways to write it that make a great impact to the ones who read it.

6. Submit your article if it is now good to go.