CHRTC 351 – Section B1/B2 - St. Joseph's College - University of ...

4. Use page numbers.
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5. Include a title page.
6. Do not use contractions.
7. Remember this is an Academic paper:
a. Personal reflection does not make this simply an opinion piece;
b. Librarians are your friends. They will help you to find appropriate materials, when necessary.
8. Acknowledge yourself, particularly in your personal reflection:
a. Acceptable to use “I” statements;
b. Acceptable to include personal anecdotes and thoughts.
9. Be clear and concise. Ways to do this include:
a. Provide a thesis statement and overview of your paper in your introduction;
b. Break your ideas into digestible chunks, i.e., short paragraphs are easier to read than long ones;
c. Use subtitles to facilitate comprehension;
d. Proof read for errors;
e. Use words, phrases and terminology that you understand and that are comprehensible to the
reader;
f. Use a dictionary. Do not use a thesaurus without a dictionary;
g. Use a writer‟s guide (I like Strunk and White‟s The Elements of Style, Oxford‟s Canadian A-Z of
Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation, and Oxford‟s Concise Canadian Writer’s Handbook).
10. In cases of extreme frustration, confusion, or downright “I do not know what I am doing”, consult your
professor, a librarian, or some other smart person who might give you a bit of direction.
CHRTC 393 – The Human Sexual Body
Doris M. Kieser
Research Essay Marking Guide – Essay #1
1) Content: Appropriate use of assigned materials; present relevant and up-to-date information accurately,
fairly, and with scholarly integrity (including references); demonstrate comprehension of topic and
resources; appropriate essay length; film accurately summarized and represented; engage resources
appropriately; address themes appropriate to film/work chosen; well organized.
_________________/50
2) Writing Skill: Clear, balanced, flows well, interesting, consistent style; proper spelling, grammar,
punctuation; inclusive language; consistent format, bibliography/reference page, proper referencing,
appropriate length.
_________________/30