Student Manual (2012-2013 PDF) - Newberry College

Biology and Chemistry: CACP Level 3 RequirementsBefore attempting a Level 3 paper in Biology, Chemistry, or Forensic Science, studentsmust have completed and recorded at least one CACP: Level 2 paper.I. Each Paper Must Fulfill the Following:A. Be typed, doubled spaced and in 12-point or smaller font,B. Be a minimum of five (5) pages in length, excluding charts/graphs and literaturecited, andC. Include at least five (5) references, typically from journals (Internet or othersources may be used at the discretion of the professor).Professors have the option of adding additional criteria specific to their courses.II. Proper Use of References:Each paper must include proper reference(s) to the scientific literature. Referencesmay possibly be obtained from journals, books, the Internet, or other sources; however,a specific assignment may be more restrictive. The specific methods for developmentand use of references within papers will vary from course to course, so check thecourse syllabus or other handout.III. Critical Thinking Endorsement:As is typical of any Level 3 paper submitted for CACP, an appropriate cover sheetneeds to be attached and the critical thinking section completed with informationpertaining to:A. A statement of the thesis or hypothesis,B. Sources of information used to define a thesis or set the hypothesis(e.g. journals, Internet, scientific monograph),C. Mechanisms by which the thesis is supported or the hypothesis is tested(e.g., support from six (6) Internet sources; references in journal articles,personal data collected in lab), andD. Basis on which the conclusion for the paper is stated.In addition, it is expected that a final CACP Level 3 paper include the first version ordraft of the paper unless, of course, the paper was accepted on the initial submission.15