what are the guidelines to follow when writing an article?
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1. Make every word count - no waffle!\n 2. Make what you write interesting, especially at the start. If paragraph one is boring your reader will not read para 2 - no matter how good it is.\n 3. Attention to detail is important because it is vital to have your reader's trust. If your spelling, or factual research, is suspect the readers will not trust what you write.\n 4. Have a look at the Oxbridge author Bill Bryson's style. He is brilliant in combining entertainment and information in an 'easy reading' style.
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If the work has a title, the title should be italicized, e.g. Michaelangelo's _David_.  If it does not have an actual title, but you give it one for convenience in your paper, put the erstwhile title in quotes, e.g. Smith's "Grassy Field."\n\nThere are many different "style guides" that tell how to handle the technical aspects of a research paper.  Also, professors will sometimes name a journal who's style should be followed.  It is best to ask your professor.\n\nTwo of the most commonly used style guides are the ASA and MLA style guides.  If you are going to be writing papers, it may be worthwhile to get a copy of one.  The MLA guide is probably used more widely.
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I have a couple grammar suggestions for you:\n\n- I'm not sure if this happened because of Yahoo or if you typed it in this way, but you should only have capital letters at the beginning of a sentence or for proper nouns (like for a person's name, or for a place name like "Paris", or for a product name like "Colgate").\n\n- Also, punctuation is VERY important.  If you don't clearly punctuate your writing, it is hard to understand.  For example, make sure that you have periods at the end of each of your sentences so that readers will know where one thought starts and another thought begins.\n\nIn terms of the clarity of this paragrpah, I here are my thoughts:\n\n- Figure out what the main thing that you're trying to say in this paragraph is, and make sure to state that CLEARLY in your first sentence.  This helps the reader to know what to expect to read in the paragraph.  Based on what you're writtetn, in sounds like your main point is something about how advertising, especially TV advertising, has the potential to influence people's behavior.  I would use the next few sentences to explain, generally, how television advertisements have the potential to influence people (I would do this by explaining how advertising companies target certain ads to certain audiences during certain programs, etc).  I would then say "For example..." and use your example of the Colgate commercial having the potential to influence a child to behave like the child he or she saw in the commerical.  I would then suggest that you have a sentence at the end of your paragrpah that conlcudes your ideas and helps to prepare the reader for what he/she will read in your next paragraph (if there is one).\n\nHope this helps!!
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It would take many many pages to fully describe how but below are some ideas:\n\noutline the logical steps to writing a good research paper. To achieve supreme excellence or perfection in anything you do, you need more than just the knowledge. Like the Olympic athlete aiming for the gold medal, you must have a positive attitude and the belief that you have the ability to achieve it. That is the real start to writing an A+ research paper.\n\nCONTENTS:\nSTEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC\nSTEP 2. FIND INFORMATION\nSTEP 3. STATE YOUR THESIS\nSTEP 4. MAKE A TENTATIVE OUTLINE\nSTEP 5. ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES\nSTEP 6. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT\nSTEP 7. REVISE YOUR OUTLINE AND DRAFT\n              Checklist One   Checklist Two\nSTEP 8. TYPE FINAL PAPER\n\n\nSTEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC\nChoose a topic which interests and challenges you. Your attitude towards the topic may well determine the amount of effort and enthusiasm you put into your research.\n\nFocus on a limited aspect, e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism". Obtain teacher approval for your topic before embarking on a full-scale research. If you are uncertain as to what is expected of you in completing the assignment or project, re-read your assignment sheet carefully or ASK your teacher.\n\nSelect a subject you can manage. Avoid subjects that are too technical, learned, or specialized. Avoid topics that have only a very narrow range of source materials.\n\nSTEP 2. FIND INFORMATION\nSurf the Net.\n\nFor general or background information, check out useful URLs, general information online, almanacs or encyclopedias online such as Britannica, or Encarta, etc. Use Search Engines and other search tools as a starting point.\n\nPay attention to domain name extensions, e.g., .edu (educational institution), .gov (government), or .org (non-profit organization). These sites represent institutions and tend to be more reliable, but be watchful of possible political bias in some government sites. Be selective of .com (commercial) sites. Many .com sites are excellent; however, a large number of them contain advertisements for products and nothing else. Be wary of the millions of personal home pages on the Net. The quality of these personal homepages vary greatly. Learning how to evaluate Web sites critically and to search effectively on the Internet can help you eliminate irrelevant sites and waste less of your time.\n\nThe recent arrival of a variety of domain name extensions such as .biz (commercial businesses), .pro, .info (info on products / organizations), .name, .ws (WebSite), .cc (Cocos Island) or .sh (St. Helena) or .tv (Tuvalu) may create some confusion as you would not be able to tell whether a .cc or .sh or .tv site is in reality a .com, a .edu, a .gov, a .net, or a .org site. Many of the new extensions have no registration restrictions and are available to anyone who wishes to register a distinct domain name that has not already been taken. For instance, if Books.com is unavailable, you can register as Books.ws or Books.info via a service agent such as Register.com.\n\nTo find books in the Library use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).\n\nCheck out other print materials available in the Library:\n\n    • Almanacs, Atlases, AV Catalogs\n    • Encyclopedias and Dictionaries\n    • Government Publications, Guides, Reports\n    • Magazines, Newspapers\n    • Vertical Files\n    • Yellow Pages, Zip or Postal Code and Telephone Directories\n\nCheck out online resources, Web based information services, or special resource materials on CDs:\n\n    • Online reference materials (including databases, e.g. SIRS, ProQuest, eLibrary, etc.)\n    • Wall Street Executive Library\n    • Index to Periodicals and Newspapers (e.g. MagPortal.com, OnlineNewspapers.com, etc.)\n    • Answers.com - an online dictionary and encyclopedia all-in-one resource that you can install\n      on your computer free of charge and find One-Click Answers
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i write everything in blocks now for example, if i'm writting about inclusion in sport it might go like this:\n\ntitle page\nintroduction\nparagraph about the piece\none key issue with support from other authors\nsecond key issue with support\nthird...\npiece showing how these three issues link together\nConclusion\nBibliography\nAppendix A,B,C, if needed
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Write one. :)\n\nAre you looking for specific information, or just looking for one to plagiarize?
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This is a five paragraph essay outline, acceptable for most highschool applications\n\nIntroduction\n\n    -Introductory statements, state the problem, idea,etc\n    *Thesis statement (you know what this is right?)\n\nBody\n\n    -First supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n  \n    -Second supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n     you are saying\n              \n    -Third supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n               \nConclusion\n\n    -Transition, then a statement that basically reiterates \n     your thesis\n    -Restate the key points (1,2,3 of the body)\n    -Then end with a summary or a conclusion, "to sum the argument..." or "this essay showed..." "You should agree with the argument because..." that sort of thing.
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Write in complete sentences , and whole paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. Study the writings of authors you admire, determine what you like about the structure(grammar and syntax) of their sentences and paragraphs and imitate them.\n\nStudy the dictionary everyday, learning and using new words to express your ideas. Words have multiple meanings and uses and learning this will help you select the ones that fit your frame of mind and purpose. Don't be afraid to use a good encyclopedia. Good writers are usually well-informed and good learners.\n\nDiscuss your writing with someone who likes to write, possibly a teacher-mentor-critic. Accept criticism and suggestions at first even if you later conclude your ways are preferable.\n\nWrite , write, and write until it is as comfortable as communicating by speech. \n\nPlay with expressing your thoughts in different words in different sentences and enjoy the freedom to write out what is on your mind limited only by your ingenuity and determination.\n\nThanks for the question, answering it helped me to organize my own rules for improving my writing skills.
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An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what. You may be writing an essay to argue for a particular point of view or to explain the steps necessary to complete a task. \n\nEither way, your essay will have the same basic format.\n\n\nIf you follow a few simple steps, you will find that the essay almost writes itself. You will be responsible only for supplying ideas, which are the important part of the essay anyway.\n\nDon't let the thought of putting pen to paper daunt you. \n\nGet started!\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nThese simple steps will guide you through the essay writing process:\n\nDecide on your topic.\n\nPrepare an outline or diagram of your ideas.\n\nWrite your thesis statement.\n\nWrite the body.\n\nWrite the main points. \nWrite the subpoints. \nElaborate on the subpoints. \n\nWrite the introduction.\n\nWrite the conclusion.\n\nAdd the finishing touches.\n \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nYou may download a .pdf formatted file containing these instructions which can then be easily printed.\n\nPlease freely duplicate this material for personal use or for non-commercial classroom purposes. Any use of this material for other than non-commercial personal or classroom purposes is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the author.\n\nIf you do not have the free .pdf viewer from Adobe, download it.\n \n  Download a copy to print out.  \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n  View a sample basic essay.
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you should have an opening paragraph, at least 3 body paragraphs and a closing.  All paragraphs should have an opening sentence  with at least 3  body sentences then a closing sentence.  Your first and last paragraphs should be summaries of the article stating the same thing worded differently.
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1) Read much good books , news papers and magazines etc.\n2) Make a broad and own vision.\n3) Often try to live in a calm environment.\n4) Write all the things what you feel and keep them away.\n5) After certain time, study them and correct the mistakes and errors if you find and again keep them away.\n6) Once again after a certain time, observe them, then you will find  a great writer there
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Go to:\nhttp://www.parapublishing.com/sites/para/information/writing.cfm
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Know your subject well, and do your research. Use good mechanics. Make certain that your paper is easily read by others. Also, make sure you don't make any "leaps" in the paper; let it flow. Check spelling, grammar, punctuation.
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a short story or an article should be put in  quotes
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if you use some words or facts from a published work, you should make a footnote and say where it came from.\n\nIf you reproduce a large portion of a published work (like several pages), you should contact the author or publishing company for permission.
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I like this pretty basic outline:\nIntroduction\n  a. Lead (something to catch the reader's attention)\n  b. Thesis (main topic of your paper)\n  c. Preview of your main points (example: "dogs are great pets because they are loyal, easy to care for, and inexpensive"\n2-?. Body Paragraphs \n(Here, you put as many body paragraphs as you have main points. Altranate hard evidence with your comments and analysis)\n3. Conclusion\n  a. Restate thesis.\n  b. Closing (a sentence that gives a note of finality and ties it all in)\n\nThis is a pretty basic, highly structured outline. Once you get comfortable, you can be more creative.
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procedures or guidelines