Lilbed
"Introducing Lilbed, a literary collective founded in 2022 by Obed Yadzo and Adja Lilian. We're a vibrant community of writers passionate about crafting compelling stories, poetry, and genre-bending literature. Our platform showcases emerging and established writers, fostering creativity, feedback, and growth.
In July 2023, we proudly published our debut anthology, "The Perilous Maze," a testament to our collective talent.
✅ STEP 1: Understand What Scholarly Writing Is
Key Traits of Scholarly Writing:
Formal and objective tone
Clear and concise structure
Evidence-based arguments
Proper citation and referencing
Original thought and analysis
📘 Action: Read examples of scholarly articles in your field (e.g., from Google Scholar, JSTOR, or academic journals).
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✅ STEP 2: Choose a Specific Area of Interest
Pick a subject you are genuinely curious about. Scholarly writing requires in-depth exploration, so interest helps sustain your motivation.
📘 Action: List 3–5 topics you are passionate about. Narrow down to one for focused research.
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✅ STEP 3: Read Widely and Critically
Good scholarly writers are also voracious and critical readers. Understand how others construct arguments and engage with sources.
🔍 How to Read Scholarly Texts:
Skim abstracts and conclusions first
Highlight main arguments, methods, and findings
Take notes on how the author supports their points
📘 Action: Read at least one peer-reviewed article per week in your chosen field.
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✅ STEP 4: Learn the Structure of Scholarly Papers
Most scholarly papers follow a predictable format:
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Literature Review
4. Methodology (if empirical)
5. Analysis/Discussion
6. Conclusion
7. References
📘 Action: Dissect a few articles and map out their structure.
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✅ STEP 5: Practice Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Being able to restate complex ideas in your own words is essential. Avoid plagiarism and show understanding.
📘 Action: Take one scholarly article and write a 200-word summary in your own words.
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✅ STEP 6: Develop an Argument
All scholarly writing should have a clear thesis or argument. You don’t just report what others have said—you analyze, synthesize, and critique.
📘 Action: Write a 500-word piece arguing a position on your chosen topic using 2–3 academic sources.
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✅ STEP 7: Master Citations and Referencing
Academic writing depends on giving credit properly.
Common Styles:
APA (social sciences)
MLA (humanities)
Chicago (history)
Harvard (general)
📘 Action: Learn to use reference managers like Zotero or Mendeley.
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✅ STEP 8: Write a Full Scholarly Essay or Article
Now combine what you’ve learned into a full-length academic essay (1500–3000 words).
📘 Action: Outline → Draft → Revise → Edit → Proofread.
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✅ STEP 9: Seek Feedback and Revise
Share your writing with a mentor, teacher, or peer. Scholarly writing improves with constructive criticism.
📘 Action: Join an academic writing group or take a writing workshop.
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✅ STEP 10: Submit for Publication or Share Publicly
Start with:
Student journals
Department newsletters
Academic blogs
Conference proceedings
📘 Action: Submit one polished paper to a relevant low-barrier journal or blog.
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Bonus Tips:
Be patient—scholarly writing is a skill that improves with time.
Keep a writing journal to track your growth.
Stay updated with current debates and research in your field.
By Obed Yadzo (LILBED Wordweave Support system: Education.
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