Here are some tips for writing an effective paper.
Here is what we want for vocabulary:
1. Complete sentences
2. Spell and grammar checked
3. The definition . . .
4. And why it matters to us and/or the field? What is cool about these
terms?
Here is our writing rubric:
Content—your response must demonstrate knowledge of the field, text,
theory, etc. Your reply should have enough depth and detail to make your
point clearly.
Organization- Your paper needs to be logically structure (beginning, middle
and ending), user friendly and easy to follow and access information.
Mechanics- The paper needs to be spell and grammar checked and free
from editing mistakes or use of language (style) that would obscure your
meaning.
Editing ideas:
1. Double-space all graduate papers.
2. Indicate the assignment, class, date, instructor and course. Repeat a
question before your reply is given.
3. Vary your sentence structure.
4. Use the grammar and spell checker built in to Word before submitting
your assignment.
5. Use the writing center, tutor/coach for help with papers
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6. Have someone review your paper—you can return the favor to them in
peer reviews.
7. Read your paper aloud. Does it make sense to you? Are your sentences
so long or complex that you run out of breath reading them and nearly
collapse? Try to keep sentences on one major topic.
8. Use APA style (you might as well get used to it since you will have to use
it sooner or later).
9. Cite supporting works and put them in a reference section at the end.
APA Reference example:
APA format:
McBurney, D.H. and White, T.L. (2006). Research methods. (7th ed.).
Wadsworth Publishers.
10.
APA Information: http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2012/03/citing-anedition-of-a-book-in-apa-style.html
Example:
So where does the edition information go? Here’s an example:
Smith, P. (2012). Cut to the chase: Online video editing and
the Wadsworth constant (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: E
& K Publishing.
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the
American psychological association (6th ed.) Washington DC: APA.
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