High-Quality Academic Paper Thesis
Student Guide to Writing
a High-Quality Academic Paper
Follow these guidelines when writing academic papers,
including your 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
The basic structure of an academic paper includes:
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1. Cover page 2. Introduction 3. Body of the
paper (which may have subsections) 4.
Conclusion 5. Reference page
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 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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University Name
Student’s Name
Module 1 Case Assignment
Course Number: Course Name
Professor’s Name
Date
In the introduction, provide a brief, clear overview of:
1. Each problem or issue that you will discuss
2. The solution to the problem(s) or your response to the
issue(s)
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3. How you will prove or demonstrate that your solution or
response is correct
Tip: Try writing the body of your paper first. Then come back
and write the introduction once you know what your paper is
about.