In the following text, you will find almost everything a student needs to write an academic paper. The author, who is himself a professor of religious studies, tries to summarize the various aspects of writing an article from beginning to end; Aspects that students need to know but rarely learn clearly. The author first states the purpose of the academic article and then, by distinguishing between content and form, explains the various aspects of writing the article, including finding the source, methods of documentation, and avoiding plagiarism, and so on. Although the following essay is mainly focused on theology, students of all disciplines can use it.