Writing for publication. Part 2: Structure and interest

An article should contain some analysis and critique of relevant work on the subject as well as describing the author's ideas and concerns.

If you follow the guidance given in this series of articles on writing for professional publication and most importantly, this particular article, then you will almost certainly turn your ideas for a potential article into published work. Now that's got you reading, hasn't it! What's more, it's true.

The previous article in this series examined what motivates people to write for professional publication. It made the point that everyone reading this journal has the ability and experience to write at least a letter to the journal. The majority of staff reading this will also have the experience to write a full article. Continue reading and see if there is an article in you just waiting to be written.