Paper Requirements

It’s always important to match the requirements of your assignment to the topic. The research part of a 3-page paper is going to be a lot different than a 10-page one.

The shorter the paper, the more specific your topic should be.

At first you might think it would be easier to write about a larger topic because there will be plenty of information. However there’s a good chance you will drown in it. A specific topic with a manageable amount of information will be easier usually.

Don’t waste time or lose points because you didn’t follow your teacher’s instructions.

Be sure you understand...

• If you get to select your own topic or have to use an assigned one.
• How long the paper should be.
• Any requirements about how many and what kind of sources are to be used.
• What kind of documentation of sources is required.
• When it is due.

Students are sick of hearing it, but here goes anyway ...

Waiting until the last minute to write a paper is a really bad idea!