Cover paper is optional, but the first content page number should be started with 1
(not 2 because the cover page should not be counted as 1
1)
Provide an in-text citation every time you refer to ideas or information from a source, including author, year, and page number.
Bibliography/Reference page at the end of your paper, consistently formatted according to a specific citation style, and linkable URLs.
Other basic guidelines (page numbers, spellchecks, no overly extended/shortened paper length, appropriate length of paragraph, etc.).
2. Introduction presents:
Your topic in an engaging way and provides necessary background information
Clear thesis statement (the central point of your paper)
3. Logically organized using paragraphs
Each paragraph is focused on one central idea, expressed in a clear topic sentence.
A paragraph should be usually less than 200 words or 3 to 5 sentences. Otherwise, it would be better to break it up into different subparagraphs.
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the connections between sections, paragraphs, and sentences.
Paragraphs are unified, coherent, and relevant.
4. Conclusion provides:
A concise answer to the research question or emphasizes how the thesis has been
supported.
How my research has contributed to knowledge or understanding of my topic.
Not presenting any new points or information essential to my argument.
