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Grading of the paper in Tropical Horticulture (Total of 200 points)
The paper must include a minimum of six literature citations. Three must come from a peer
reviewed scientific journal. Others may be internet sources (cite internet address and attach a
copy of the pertinent pages), articles from the popular press, books, pamphlets and other sources
of information. All papers must meet ASHS guidelines for a feature article (ASHS Publications
Manual and example). Length will depend on the topic but should be between 7 and 20 pages
long. Please double space and use 12 point font and 1 inch margins.
General Format (20)
Title
Abstract
Additional Index words
Introduction
Body of the paper
Conclusions
Literature cited
References (10)
Text references
Reference format of literature cited
Reference types (20)
Scientific references (minimum of 3)
Internet references
Other references
Quality of references
Content of the paper (140)
Excellent (140)
Very good (120)
Good (100)
General treatment of topic (80)
Fair (70)
Poor (60)