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Research paper checklist: What professors look for when grading
Research paper grading criteria can vary wildly among university professors. So how do you figure out if your paper will be up to snuff. No doubt different categories will be more important to different professors, so it’s a good idea …
How to write an outline for a research paper
If the prospect of writing a research paper gives you the cold sweats, you are not alone. One trick to simplifying the writing process is knowing how to create an outline for a research paper. If you can begin writing …
Good research paper topics for college students
You’ve considered our tips, you’ve learned all the tricks, but you’re having trouble just getting started on your research paper. Good research paper ideas take creativity but sometimes choosing a research topic is the most difficult part, so we’ve gathered …
Top 10 mistakes when writing a research paper
Avoid these common research paper blunders Fall has arrived and that means writing a research paper is in season again. Don’t sell yourself short; you’ve got the potential to write an awesome research paper worthy of an “A.” However, it’s …
Subject vs. Topic
Too often students get papers back from professors with notes such as “Too broad” or “Try to narrow your focus” written on them. Narrowing your focus from a subject to a topic helps prevent you from using too much summary …
Line It Up
“A working outline,” says the University of Victoria Department of English, can provide you “with a rough map of where the essay will go, making a diagram of your thoughts to sharpen and define your purpose.” The UVic Writer’s Guide …
Tools that Build Strong Papers
David R. Williams calls sentences and paragraphs “the tools of the writing trade.” In his book Sin Boldly! Dr Dave’s Guide to Writing the College Paper (Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books, 2000) 31, he says, “The sentence is the hammer you …
A Different Kind of Writing Process
According to Edward P. Bailey, the writing process you learned probably looks like this: Prewriting: Think hard, write an outline. Writing: Follow your outline, write quickly without worrying about revisions. Rewriting: Make sure you followed your outline, fix any errors.