PREFACE

This module has been prepared as an output of a multi-national and multi-partner European Union project. One of the most important pillars of this project, which aimed to increase the academic research and reporting skills of academics, was the development of article writing skills for academic journals. Therefore, this study has been prepared to guide researchers, students and authors who aim to write articles for academic journals in their article writing process.

Article writing is an important, yet complex stage of academic research processes require interdisciplinary competence that develops knowledge-based thinking, analysing and effective communication skills. Therefore, article writing requires not only thinking deeply about a topic, but also expressing these thoughts in a clear, coherent and convincing way. Therefore, the process of writing an article with the right methods and strategies is of great importance for writers.

This module aims to provide a comprehensive guide to each stage of article writing. To this end, all the important elements of article writing are covered, from the initial stage of writing to the formatting of the article, from the use of sources to different writing styles. The structural framework of the article is explained through the basic sections of introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion and recommendations.  The module also discusses how to avoid common mistakes in article writing, tips on the correct and effective use of language, and how academic writing should strike a balance between originality and coherence. Special emphasis is also placed on the importance of citing sources correctly and maintaining academic integrity.

Supported by practical advice and examples, this guide will provide readers not only with the technical aspects of writing, but also with the skills to cope with the challenges of academic writing. We hope that this module will contribute to researchers who are conducting academic research and intend to publish it in academic journals.

Dr. Mustafa Özgenel, Dr. Osman Özdemir, Dr. Şakir Çınkır