Research article writing — showcasing your work

Writing a research article is no mean feat, as it challenges the author to communicate the original ideas and research results to readers of the specific community as well as general readers. Writing a manuscript demands logically presenting an analysis of the new work done along with a quick round-up of previous literature on the topic. The conveyed information should be an answer to specific research questions as well as a means to open new avenues for further research. The language used for drafting the manuscript needs to be clear, concise, and free from excessive use of subject-specific jargon. This may look a bit difficult but can surely be achieved with a little practice and a thorough understanding of the manuscript structure. A manuscript is divided into certain sections; and in-depth guidelines for writing every section may be covered in separate write-ups. This article conveys basic guidelines on how a research paper should be structured and encourages readers to use the same, while preparing their manuscript.