Writing the Paper
With your research organized, you can begin writing your paper. Follow these steps:
- Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph should focus on a single idea, supported by evidence from your research.
- Introduction: Introduce your topic and present your thesis statement (write your introduction after the body paragraphs because you will know your topic and argument well and will be able to concisely describe it.)
- Conclusion: Summarize your findings and restate the significance of your research.
Citing Your Sources
Properly cite all the sources you used in your research to avoid plagiarism. Follow the citation style required by your assignment. It's easiest to cite as you write, but be sure to check all citations once the essay is finished.
Final Review
Before submitting your paper to your supervisor for feedback, take the time to review it:
- Proofread: Check for grammatical errors and typos.
- Ensure Clarity: Make sure your arguments are clear and well-supported.
- Seek Feedback: If possible, ask a peer to review your paper for additional insights.
- Using AI: If you are writing in Language B, you cannot use AI to improve your grammar. In all other subjects, small edits or suggestions from AI tools are fine. However, a copy-and-paste rewrite of the entire paper or complete paragraphs is not acceptable and constitutes academic dishonesty.
