Follow the Instructions

Tips

 Write to the topic

 Answer the questions directly

 Avoid irrelevant content and generic information

 Use appropriate sources

 Incorporate international examples

 Do not mention any of your personal 

information

A strong outline helps to:

 Address all of the instructions

 Present your ideas in a clear way

 Produce a well-structured paper

 EXAMPLE
Write an expository essay on the topic “The Dangers of Uber for
Drivers”.

 Find the key words

o For example, in the above mentioned topic the key words are expository, Uber,
dangers, drivers.

 Do the research and define unknown terms

o For instance, an expository essay explains a topic, using evidence, statistics,

and examples.

 Introduction must include a thesis statement. For example:

 o Working as a driver at Uber is dangerous, as the company takes no
responsibility for its employees’ safety, financial risks, and health issues caused by a tight
schedule.

 Create an outline:

o Introduction must include a thesis statement. For example: 

Working as a driver at Uber is dangerous, as the company takes no responsibility for their
employees’ safety, financial risks, and health issues caused by a tight schedule.

o 1st body paragraph:The company has no liability, as the drivers are

independent contractors.Support your claim with evidence.

o 2nd paragraph:The vehicles are maintained at the drivers' expense.Add

statistics to your argument

o 3d paragraph:Working long hours serves as a reason for health problems.Use

examples to support your reasoning.

o Conclusion (restated thesis):Uber drivers face a number of problems,

including safety and financial risks, as well as health issues that emerge due to long
working hours.

 Write the paper according to the outline. Cite outside information.

 Apply formatting and proofread the paper before submission.

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Sources
Minimum Requirements:
1 double-spaced page (300 words) = 1 source

Required:
All sources attached or 
mentioned in the 
instructions
 Relevant:
Up-to-date sources (published within the last 5-7 years)

Reliable:
Scholarly articles, books

Websites where you can find reliable sources:

 www.scholar.google.com.ua
 www.researchgate.net
 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
 www.jstor.org

NOTA BENE
WIKIPEDIA

BLOGS

SPARKNOTES

should NOT be used for writing academic papers

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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a breach of academic honesty. 
It is NOT tolerated according to our policies and leads to
a FAILED assignment.

Types:
Direct Plagiarism
25% of the paper is a copied section of someone else’s work with no credit to a
source.
 Self Plagiarism
Copy-pasted excerpts from previous papers.
Mosaic Plagiarism
Direct quotes comprise 15% of the required word count.
Accidental Plagiarism
Missing citations, fake references.

Don’ts

 Do not include restated phrases without 

citing a source;

 Do not use the copied sections of 

someone else’s work;

 Do not use any excerpts from your 

previous papers;

 Do not misquote the incorporated 

information.
 Do’s

 ALWAYS give credit to a source that 

you use;

 Use no more than 10% of direct 

quotes;

 Interpret outside information in your 

own words;

 Use and cite only REAL sources.

EXAMPLE
In-text citation according to the MLA fomat requirements:After the 9/11 attacks
the administration limited “law enforcement access to gun- related data” (Spitzer
111).

Reference in MLA:Spitzer, Robert J. Politics of gun control.Routledge, 2015.

 REMEMBER
All sources cited in the body of the paper should also be presented in the
Works Cited/ Reference page
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Structure
1 double-spaced page = 300 words

Not meeting the word count will result in a FAILED assignment

Words are counted starting from the first word of introduction to the last word
of conclusion. 
Please, note that the title page, abstract, introduction, reference page, and the
footnotes 
are NOT included in the word count.

Introduction 10%

 Presents a brief overview of the problem/background information;

 Finishes with a strong thesis statement;

 Includes a thesis statement which is arguable and to the point.

Main Body 80%

 Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence further supported with interpreted 
evidence and finishes with a transition sentence;

 Each paragraph should be dedicated just to one idea;

 Each paragraph MUST contain at least 3 sentences and up to 200 words.

Conclusion 10%

 Restates the thesis statement;

 Summarizes key points stated in the body paragraphs;

 Contains NO new information, no references.

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Language
Beware of Bloopers

 Automatic checker corrects mistakes you cannot sea

 Repetition of the repeated words causes repetitions

 The author depicts in the novel how two people met meet each other and fell fall in love
 Academic papers do not stand beating around the bush

 He doesn’t seem to give up.

Forewarned is forearmed

 Proofread the paper

 Use www.thesaurus.com to find synonyms

 Stick to one group of tenses throughout the paper

 Avoid idioms and colloquial language

 Avoid personal pronouns, contracted forms, and phrasal verbs

 Remember that the sentence should 10-35 words long

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Format
 Times New Roman 12 pt;

 1-inch margins;

 0.5 inch indents at the beginning of each paragraph;

 Double-spaced page with no additional spaces between paragraphs;

 Hanging indent for sources;

 Text is aligned "flush left”;

 All direct quotations require page numbers (in print sources);

 No links on their own. Websites are properly referenced.

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