As someone who's always been interested in the paranormal, when I look for articles online, I try to find credible sources. All too often paranormal articles are based on religious beliefs or opinions versus scientific fact. As someone who has a background in parapsychology, which is a branch of psychology and recognized by The American Association for the Advancement of Science, (otherwise known as AAAS,) I believe that to write good paranormal article, one should stick to solid facts.
If wanting to write a paranormal article, try to pick a very unique title as too many generic titles exist on the Internet. The following is an article I have written in which as you can see has quite a unique title. Now, it may seem like I have one Crayola short of crayon box, but if you read the article, you will see that it is based on science.
Jill Stefko PhD is the Topic Editor on the online writing site of Suite101 for the category of Paranormal. She is well-versed on the topic and has written numerous articles on the subject matter. Take note her use of credible sources. Here's an example of her writing:
Here’s another interesting article. Check out all of the sources sited at the end of the article. This helps lend credibility to the text of the article.
Hopefully the above articles have provided some examples of how to write a good paranormal article. Remember to keep it as factual as possible, versus opinionated, and choose a good title that accurately describes the content of your article.
Thank you for linking to my Zona del Silencio article. It's a fascinating place. I have been speaking with a scientist about possible explanations, so I may be revisiting it in writing soon.
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