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Research Tips

by MC416
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Hello, this is my first post although I've been lurking for years. Finally decided to take the plunge...but I won't ask where to start because I already have..
Which brings me to the point of this thread.
Does anyone have tips for researching articles? Are there any add-ons or tools that can help me in the collecting of information and data from websites I visit?
Also, any tips for article flow? I know I'll write better the more I write, and I've written a good 20 posts for my site, but feel I need much improvement in that department.

Thanks in advance
#research #tips
  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Google is the place to do your research. Type in all different questions and ideas for the topic and start reading. Then you'll have material you can rewrite/use for your articles. NEVER plagiarise. Close down the pages once you have read them and start writing.

    Practice is the only way you will improve. Ask clients for their feedback as well so you learn more as you go.
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    Cheers, Laurence.
    Writer/Editor/Proofreader.

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  • Profile picture of the author John J M
    Most articles have a little "fluff." You'll get better and better at skimming for the meat. If you can take the meat from 4 or 5 different articles and put it all into yours in your own words, it should turn out great.

    One thing I like to do for shorter articles is to do a little upfront research (maybe 5 minutes) and get 3 good main subpoints for the main topic. That will keep you on track and help the article flow.

    I don't know of any tools necessarily. I think, when it comes to research and writing, focus is one of the best tools you can have.
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  • Profile picture of the author MC416
    Good advice, thank you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    Try to use authority sites. Don't pull information from articles on places like ezinearticles or you'll end up with a bunch of rubbish.

    I like to cut and paste information into a research .doc. Then I can refer back to it when I need to without searching for it again.

    When you go to wikipedia; look at the bottom of the article and find out the sources they used.

    Rose
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