VCSEwiki:Writing manual

Introductory steps

 * You can use prewriting techniques for identifying your theme. Some brainstorming is really useful before you start!
 * For academic writing, very specific research question needs to be developed.
 * There are several issues to consider when developing your title: a clearly defined title will help make the writing process interesting and manageable. An inappropriate title that is not clear or too broad will make the process difficult.
 * Write literature review in the introduction of your article. Summarize or evaluate what other scholars have written on your topic.
 * You can use provided rules for writing annotation here.

Ethical code of conduct
Reflect on ethical principles in writing:
 * Cite your sources correctly - reference list should be developed while you are reading and using your resources for writing. Respect citation rules
 * Avoid plagiarism - see OWL materials
 * Use :The Correct Use of Borrowed Information {online}. Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA : Winthrop University, 2005-2007 {2007-12-27}. Online .

Academic writing - rules
Study following sources:
 * There is the difference between writing at school and joining a community of scholars at university, and particurarly how to choose an appropriate topic. Online: 
 * Developing a thesis sentence or question. Online: 
 * Scaffolding the academic writing process: A focus on developing ideas. Online: 
 * Pages connected to the online resource:  - about constructing an argument, finding your position, organizing a structure, tone and style,

Precising and reviewing

 * Revise your text: upgrade your text according to the quality criteria.
 * You can start with the text analysis!
 * Offer your article to the peer review process - it is a basis for evaluation.
 * You can find external links, web pages where additional info on the topic.