What is a research study article?

What is a research study article?

A research article is a primary source…that is, it reports the methods and results of an original study performed by the authors. A brief introduction will often include a review of the existing literature on the topic studied, and explain the rationale of the author’s study.

How do you identify a research article?

Ask a research question. Identify a research population or group. Describe a research method. Test or measure something….Examples of article types that are NOT research studies include:

1. literature reviews.
2. meta-analyses.
3. editorials.
4. case studies.
5. comments or letters relating to previously-published research studies.

What do you put in an article?

Writing an article

1. introduction – engaging the reader, or outlining the main point of the article to follow.
2. middle – making clear and interesting points about the topic.
3. end – a concluding paragraph that draws the points together.

How do you write a good sports article?

What is plain language?

1. Use headings, short sections and short sentences to make your writing easy to digest.
2. Use active voice whenever possible.
3. Edit each sentence to get rid of excess words.
4. Use precise, specific language.
5. Get rid of jargon.
6. Use bullet points to highlight information.
7. Get rid of sports clichés.

How do you start writing a sports article?

Sports publications want people who know, understand and love the sport to write about it….How to break into sports writing

1. Don’t stick to the pros.
2. Be open-minded about opportunities.
3. Write for the local newspaper.
4. Learn how to pitch popular publications.
5. Find interesting angles.
6. Try the trade publications.

How do you write a sports feature?

Not everything is interesting.

1. Tell a story.
2. Cite a surprising statistic.
3. Find a new twist on a common phrase.
4. Relate to a topical theme.
5. Make a strong declaration.
6. Contradict conventional thinking.
7. Pose a question.
8. BE CREATIVE!

How do I start writing sports?

How to become a sportswriter

1. Learn about sports.
2. Play a sport in high school.
3. Take composition courses in high school.
4. Read sports-related news content.
5. Accept any writing position.
6. Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.
7. Tell a story with your writing.
8. Complete an internship.

Is sports writing a good career?

A job as a sports writer can be a very satisfying career option if you have a general interest in sport. Not only will you be dealing with what interests you, you may just end up earning yourself a position where your opinions about the game are not only heard by your mates at the pub but by an entire nation.

How do you write a column in sports?

Take chances, vary approaches when writing sports columns

1. Be real. If you are funny, let the humor come through.
2. Don’t over-write. Don’t make anything bigger, or worse, than its true actuality.
3. Don’t be a one-trick pony.
4. If you criticize, do your homework.
5. Be super-observant.
6. Take readers to places they can’t go.
7. Be a team player.
8. You are not the story.

How long should a sports article be?

around 500-1,000 words

How long is a short article?

600 words, meaning a cost of 3 minutes to read (assuming a reading speed of 200 wpm)