3 Article Templates
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There are different article types each with its own guidelines. Please find the details below. In summary:
- Section introduction
- Quick start guide
- Overview / Essay / Expository text
- Project highlight or example
- Step-by-step guide
- Info box style
3.0.1 Section introduction
(To be written by section editor)
Example: TBC
Total for the article 700 words.
The text is a maximum of 400 words (including: title and headline, tables, figures, and photos)
One image
Add three or more learning outputs in an ‘Info box template style’ (see instructions at end of template list). An additional 300 words can be given to the learning outputs part. Example:
3.0.2 Quick start guide
Example: p5 example from SciStarter guide
This could be to introduce a topic, or a service someone could use, like FloraIncognita (plant ID app).
- Main title, subtitle
- Definition box: 6 bullet points
- Video online tutorial: Title; image; description 40 words; URL link
- Learn more: List of supporting resources — 135 words
3.0.3 Overview / Essay / Expository text
Example: p6 example from SciStarter
3.0.3.1 3 page version
Total 850 words
Title, subtitle
Two images in main text
Main text: Use bullet points and sub-headers; 650 words
Summarise main points in infobox. No more than four points. 80 words.
End section to show how libraries can make use of ideas, with examples for resources. Title; 120 words total.
3.0.3.2 4 page version
Total character length 1320 words
Title, subtitle
Main text: Use bullet points and sub-headers; 1120 words total
Use a series of small images — 7 max. If images are described in the text then no picture caption is needed.
Use two info boxes to highlight important issues with bullet points and use an image here if preferred. 100 words each.
3.0.4 Project highlight or example
(This could also count for a video piece or single page project example)
Example: p20 example from SciStarter
Title
Headline description 20 words
One or two images
Text: Up to 180 words
3.0.5 Step-by-step guide
3.0.5.1 Short version
3.0.5.1.1 Example: p28 SciStarter
Title, headline 12 words
625 words; Use bullet points and sub-headers
2-4 images
3.0.5.2 Long version
3.0.5.2.1 Example: p30 SciStarter
Title, headline 12 words
1,750 words total
10 pictures max
Break process into no more than 7 steps of 65 words each
Then following text