Guidelines for Writing Papers


Guidelines for Writing Papers

Content

1. Respond specifically to the question asked. Speak directly to the actual information requested.

2. Be as specific and through as you can be. Many times the reason why a student misses points on a paper is that they weren't through or specific enough. Answer these questions whenever possible: Who? What? Why? Where? When? How?

3. Relate statements, experiences, ideas, and feelings to your real life. Use actual examples from your past and present experiences.

Format

2. Follow the format for each assignment, by that I mean ­ number and label each section as it appears in the instructions.

3. If you are not submitting your paper via email, please staple your pages. Please do not tun them in unstapled (no, I don't have a stapler with me in class.)

 

How Papers are Graded:

20 - 18 A 100% - 90% shows creativity; in- depth understanding of concepts
17 - 16 B 89% - 80% shows some creativity and understanding
15 - 14 C 79% - 70% meets assignment - basically answers the questions in the application guideline
13 - 12 D 69% - 60% partially fails to meet assignment
11 - 0 F 59% - 0% fails to meet half of assignment requirements


Last updated on 6/23/00

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