Research Writing

Just because you graduated, doesn't mean you're done putting in hours at the library. It hardly matters what kind of writing you do, a professional writer should be able to research quickly and effectively. Even if it’s fiction, if you’re going to write about a place, topic, time, city, etc you’re probably going to need some research. However, freelance research can be a career in itself.

There are many freelance research opportunities on the internet where writers can bid on assignments. Companies in various industries will hire educated writers to do market research or research a particular topic or assignment.


It is incredibly important that a research writer can keep a tight deadline, whether the client is a student, academic, or other professional. While many types of freelance writers can be successful without formal training or a degree, a college degree or higher is expected for the quick, efficient, and thorough work clients need research writers for. A wide knowledge of the various documentation styles is also important. While research writing doesn’t sound as sexy exciting as other areas of the field, according to ezinearticles.com contributor Melinda Robert, research writers are among the highest paid writers.

Research Links
• http://ezinearticles.com/?Build-an-Aspirin g-Writing-Career-With-Research-Writing-Jobs&id=4034880
• http://www.freelancer.com/
• http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/30-types-of-freelance-writing-jobs-and-how-to-get-them/

-Anna Tuttle