Academic Paper
Number of Words: 4000-5000 for Final Output/ Exam (2000-3000 for Final Requirement)
Similarity Index: Not higher than 15%
Formatting:
Font Style:
Times New Roman
Font Size:
12
Line Spacing:
1.5
Paragraph Formatting: Justified
Paper Size:
Letter
Margin:
1”
Wide Engagement with the
Literature
Depth of Discussion of Ideas
Academic Development of Ideas
Communication of Ideas
Total Grade
Out of
30
Score
30
30
10
100
Wide Engagement in Literature
Students are expected to search for references outside the set of readings in their chosen topic. The idea is
not dependent on simple count of primary academic references, but on how they are used. References should include
at least at 5 masters level and 10 at doctoral level of published academic refereed journals. Other references may also
be used but are not considered as authoritative in academic writing.
Depth of Discussion
Evidences that the student have developed a clear and deep understanding of the constructs discussed and
the different ideas are well integrated with each other.
Academic Development of Ideas
An academic paper should not only consists of reporting on different views or summary of ideas, but develop
an argument on its own. This criteria refer to the flow of ideas in the paper and the cohesiveness, sequential and clear.
Communication of Ideas
This criteria refers to the technical aspects of the paper in using clear and correct language and proper
formatting according to APA.
Parts:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Brief Summary – (research article-Language Testing and Evaluation/ Assessment- 2015)
Body of the Analysis (content, technicalities)
Conclusion
References – APA 7th ed.
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