Follow the Instructions
Tips
Write to the topic
Answer the questions directly
Avoid irrelevant content and generic information
Use appropriate sources
Incorporate international examples
Do not mention any of your personal
information
A strong outline helps to:
Address all of the instructions
Present your ideas in a clear way
Produce a well-structured paper
EXAMPLE
Write an expository essay on the topic “The Dangers of Uber for
Drivers”.
Find the key words
o For example, in the above mentioned topic the key words are expository, Uber,
dangers, drivers.
Do the research and define unknown terms
o For instance, an expository essay explains a topic, using evidence, statistics,
and examples.
Introduction must include a thesis statement. For example:
o Working as a driver at Uber is dangerous, as the company takes no
responsibility for its employees’ safety, financial risks, and health issues caused by a tight
schedule.
Create an outline:
o Introduction must include a thesis statement. For example:
Working as a driver at Uber is dangerous, as the company takes no responsibility for their
employees’ safety, financial risks, and health issues caused by a tight schedule.
o 1st body paragraph:The company has no liability, as the drivers are
independent [Link] your claim with evidence.
o 2nd paragraph:The vehicles are maintained at the drivers' [Link]
statistics to your argument
o 3d paragraph:Working long hours serves as a reason for health [Link]
examples to support your reasoning.
o Conclusion (restated thesis):Uber drivers face a number of problems,
including safety and financial risks, as well as health issues that emerge due to long
working hours.
Write the paper according to the outline. Cite outside information.
Apply formatting and proofread the paper before submission.
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Sources
Minimum Requirements:
1 double-spaced page (300 words) = 1 source
Required:
All sources attached or
mentioned in the
instructions
Relevant:
Up-to-date sources (published within the last 5-7 years)
Reliable:
Scholarly articles, books
Websites where you can find reliable sources:
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NOTA BENE
WIKIPEDIA
BLOGS
SPARKNOTES
should NOT be used for writing academic papers
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a breach of academic honesty.
It is NOT tolerated according to our policies and leads to
a FAILED assignment.
Types:
Direct Plagiarism
25% of the paper is a copied section of someone else’s work with no credit to a
source.
Self Plagiarism
Copy-pasted excerpts from previous papers.
Mosaic Plagiarism
Direct quotes comprise 15% of the required word count.
Accidental Plagiarism
Missing citations, fake references.
Don’ts
Do not include restated phrases without
citing a source;
Do not use the copied sections of
someone else’s work;
Do not use any excerpts from your
previous papers;
Do not misquote the incorporated
information.
Do’s
ALWAYS give credit to a source that
you use;
Use no more than 10% of direct
quotes;
Interpret outside information in your
own words;
Use and cite only REAL sources.
EXAMPLE
In-text citation according to the MLA fomat requirements:After the 9/11 attacks
the administration limited “law enforcement access to gun- related data” (Spitzer
111).
Reference in MLA:Spitzer, Robert J. Politics of gun [Link], 2015.
REMEMBER
All sources cited in the body of the paper should also be presented in the
Works Cited/ Reference page
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Structure
1 double-spaced page = 300 words
Not meeting the word count will result in a FAILED assignment
Words are counted starting from the first word of introduction to the last word
of conclusion.
Please, note that the title page, abstract, introduction, reference page, and the
footnotes
are NOT included in the word count.
Introduction 10%
Presents a brief overview of the problem/background information;
Finishes with a strong thesis statement;
Includes a thesis statement which is arguable and to the point.
Main Body 80%
Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence further supported with interpreted
evidence and finishes with a transition sentence;
Each paragraph should be dedicated just to one idea;
Each paragraph MUST contain at least 3 sentences and up to 200 words.
Conclusion 10%
Restates the thesis statement;
Summarizes key points stated in the body paragraphs;
Contains NO new information, no references.
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Language
Beware of Bloopers
Automatic checker corrects mistakes you cannot sea
Repetition of the repeated words causes repetitions
The author depicts in the novel how two people met meet each other and fell fall in love
Academic papers do not stand beating around the bush
He doesn’t seem to give up.
Forewarned is forearmed
Proofread the paper
Use [Link] to find synonyms
Stick to one group of tenses throughout the paper
Avoid idioms and colloquial language
Avoid personal pronouns, contracted forms, and phrasal verbs
Remember that the sentence should 10-35 words long
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Format
Times New Roman 12 pt;
1-inch margins;
0.5 inch indents at the beginning of each paragraph;
Double-spaced page with no additional spaces between paragraphs;
Hanging indent for sources;
Text is aligned "flush left”;
All direct quotations require page numbers (in print sources);
No links on their own. Websites are properly referenced.
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