Project Description

Client Instruction: Article Newspapers Research Paper

Project Title: Article Newspapers Research Paper
Topic: Demystifying a Health Myth
Word Count: 1000 words
Submission Deadline: 14th October 2025, 11:00 PM (EAT)

Task Overview

Write a 1000-word research-based newspaper article that investigates and debunks a common health myth. The article should combine scientific research, expert opinions, and credible medical evidence to clarify misconceptions surrounding a widely believed but inaccurate health claim.

Possible areas of focus include:

• The myth that vaccines cause autism

• The misconception that detox diets cleanse the body

• The belief that drinking eight glasses of water daily is mandatory

• The claim that natural supplements are always safer than prescription medicine

Your report should educate readers, separate facts from misinformation, and encourage informed public understanding of health issues.

Writing Guidelines

• Identify one specific health myth that is widely discussed or shared in U.S. media or online communities.

• Support your investigation with credible medical sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Mayo Clinic, or peer-reviewed journals.

• Include expert commentary or quotes from medical professionals where possible.

• Present evidence in a neutral and factual tone, avoiding sensationalism or bias.

• Conclude by summarizing verified facts and providing recommendations for public awareness.

Citation and Formatting Requirements

• Word count: 1000 words

• Writing style: Investigative and informative

• Sources: Minimum of 3–5 credible medical or scientific sources

• Use Chicago citation format (17th edition) for all in-text citations and bibliography

• Structure:

  1. Introduction – introduce the myth and explain its popularity

  2. Background – describe how the myth emerged and spread

  3. Evidence – present scientific research disproving the myth

  4. Expert Input – include commentary from medical authorities

  5. Conclusion – summarize the truth and its implications for public health

Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Line spacing: Double

• Margins: 1 inch (all sides)

• Alignment: Justified

• File type: Word (.docx) or PDF