articlesis
Articlesis is a term used in information science to describe a disciplined approach to producing article-length texts that are concise, neutral, and verifiably sourced, typically in encyclopedia or knowledge-base contexts. The concept treats article composition as a repeatable process with defined inputs, steps, and quality checks, rather than as a single instinctive act of writing.
Origin and meaning: The coinage combines the word article with the suffix -sis, indicating a process. It
Process and standards: An articlesis workflow starts with scoping and audience definition, followed by evidence gathering,
Applications and implications: It is used in content management systems, collaborative encyclopedias, and scholarly databases to
Limitations and critique: Critics warn that reliance on templates or AI can obscure nuance, propagate biased
See also: automated content generation, template-based writing, knowledge-base curation.