Well Written Paper

Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper

Follow these guidelines when writing academic papers, including your Trident University Case and SLP assignments.

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An effective academic writing style is an essential part of a university education. Poorly written papers detract from your ability to effectively share your knowledge and ideas with others, including your professors. This guide will help you prepare high-quality papers that are:

 Logically argued  Clearly structured and formatted  Written in a professional, academic style

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The basic structure of an academic paper includes: 1. Cover page 2. Introduction 3. Body of the paper (which may have subsections) 4. Conclusion 5. Reference page

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The cover page of an academic paper should include the: ▪ University name ▪ Student’s name ▪ Assignment title ▪ Course number and name ▪ Professor’s name ▪ Date

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Note: Some professors recommend adding the assignment instructions (tasks and/or questions) to the bottom of the cover page to help students make sure they have addressed each part of the assignment.

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Trident University Student’s Name Module 1 Case Assignment Course Number: Course Name Professor’s Name Date

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In the introduction, provide a brief, clear overview of:

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Each problem or issue that you will discuss The solution to the problem(s) or your response to the issue(s) How you will prove or demonstrate that your solution or response is correct

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Tip: Try writing the body of your paper first. Then come back and write the introduction once you know what your paper is about.

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The body of the paper is where you discuss the solution to the problem(s) or your response to the issue(s) raised in the assignment. After you have read the materials related to the assignment, begin by creating a quick outline:

 What are the main points of your argument? Jot them down.

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▪ Depending on the length of the paper, 3–6 main...