Developing Article Writing Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide for Emerging Scholars

 

An Initiative of Global Research & Training

 

Developing Article Writing Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide for Emerging Scholars

 

1. Title

• Should be clear, concise, and informative
• Reflect the key topic or findings of the article
• Avoid jargon and unnecessary words

 

2. Abstract

• A summary of the entire article (usually 150–250 words)
• Write it last, after finishing the full paper
• Structure (typically 4–6 sentences)
• Covers:
• Background – the problem or context
• Aim – your objective or research question
• Method – how the study was done
• Results – major findings
• Conclusion – key takeaway or implication

@ Avoid citations, abbreviations, or references here.

 

3. Keywords

• Choose 4–6 relevant terms that help others find your article in databases or Think like a reader: What would someone search to find your article?
• Reflect core themes, concepts, or methods used

 

4. Introduction

• Explains what the study is about and why it matters
• Opening: Present the broader context or issue
• Literature Review: Brief overview of existing research and the knowledge gap
• Explain the study’s importance
• State the research objective, question, or hypothesis
• Keep it focused—avoid overloading with background
• Highlight the novelty or contribution of your work

@ End with a clear statement of purpose or what the paper will cover.

 

5. Methodology (Methods)

• Describes how the research was conducted—ensures transparency and replicability
• Include:
• Research design
• Data collection methods
• Instruments/tools (e.g., questionnaires, surveys)
• Procedure: Step-by-step process of how the study was done.
• Ethics: Include if ethics approval was required.
• Data analysis techniques Which statistical or analytical techniques were used?
• Use subheadings if your study is complex
• Be detailed but avoid unnecessary technical jargon

 

6. Results

• Present the raw findings of your research— just the facts.
• Start with descriptive statistics (e.g., demographics)
• Present findings in the order of your research questions or hypotheses
• Use tables, figures, and charts as appropriate
• Include statistical significance, confidence intervals, etc., if applicable.

 

7. Discussion

• Interpret and analyze your findings in depth
• Include:
• Summary of key findings
• Interpretation: Interprets the results in context
• Comparison How do they align or differ from previous studies?
• Discusses Implications, strengths, and limitations
• Recommendations or suggestions for future research
• Be analytical, not just descriptive
• Avoid overclaiming or making unsupported conclusions.

 

8. Conclusion

• Summarize the main message of your research
• Restate the research aim and whether it was achieved
• Highlight the main contribution or practical implication
• Keep it concise
• Avoid introducing new information or data

 

9. References

• Credit the work of others: A complete list of all sources cited in your article
• Use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
• Ensure all in-text citations match the reference list
• Use reference managers like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for accuracy

 

10. Appendices (Optional)

• Include any supplementary materials, such as:
• Detailed tables
• Questionnaires, surveys, or interview guides
• Extended data or calculations

 

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