The Presentation
How to put it all together
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Title page (Title is NOT the RQ)
Abstract of 300 words
Table of contents with subheads
Body of essay with subheads
Bibliography (ONLY works cited and
in alphabetical order)
Page numbers
Candidate number on every page
Pitfalls: Word Count
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Word count must be on title page
4000 words max for paper
This does not include
acknowledgements, table of contents
charts and tables, annotated
illustrations, bibliography or any
appendices.
PRESENTATION: TITLE PAGE
The Impact of Bicycle Paths on
Land Use in Portland, Oregon
Susie Q. Student
Candidate 0517-123
Environmental Systems and Societies
Word Count: 3922
December 16, 2010
ABSTRACT
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Abstract of 300 words. Abstract is
NOT an introduction.
Write this LAST.
Abstract should state:
• Research question being investigated
• The scope of the investigation
• The conclusion/s of the essay
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Place AFTER the abstract
All pages must be numbered
Body of essay must have
subheadings that are reflected in the
TOC
Index is not required
Introduction
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Research question must be clearly
stated
RQ must be set in context: why is
this question worthy of investigation?
Introduction is not a repeat of the
abstract
Body of Essay
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Must have subheads tied to TOC
Reasoned argument
Eliminate description, background,
biographical and background info
Third person -- no “I” statements
Every fact, datum, figure, graph,
borrowed argument must be cited in
a CONSISTENT format
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Really a works cited page. Do not
pad bibliography
Each work cited in the essay must be
listed in the bibliography
Examiners match the citations to the
bibliography
Over reliance on limited sources will
lose points
APPENDICES
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Not viewed as essential and
examiners are not required to read
Unless considered essential,
complete lists of raw data should not
be included