There are numerous types of academic papers that writers deal with daily. Since it can be complicated for you to remember all the specific details each type of paper requires you to include, you can use this article to refresh your knowledge in a once when it is needed.
Outline
Create a specific thesis statement.
Include in-text citations and a reference list.
Ask the customer if they need a short outline (only the main points are mentioned) or a detailed one (the points are explained in full sentences).
Annotated Bibliography
Your aim is to list sources and assess relevance to the main paper.
Order annotations alphabetically and keep them 100-200 words long.
Place a full reference with a hanging indent before each annotation.
Presentation
Structure your presentation as an essay.
If the speaker notes are required, mention the main points in the slides only.
Use simple fonts and colors. The slides should not be too vibrant.
Choose relevant quality icons and images.
Argumentative essay
Your aim is to persuade readers with the presented opinion, using facts and evidence.
Utilize new and credible sources only.
Include rhetorical devices and first/second person writing if the instructions or customer allows it.
Literature Review
You should explain a given topic using credible sources.
Analyze sources instead of summarizing them!
Avoid phrases like The author argues/states/supposes, etc.
Reflective Journal (any type of reflection)
Immediately check if you need the customer's personal information and ask them for clarifications if needed!
Use personal pronouns.
Do not refer to the author of the source, but reflect on the reading.
Research Proposal
Make it formal and factual.
Include these parts: literature review, methodology, data analysis, results, and discussion.
Book/Movie Review
Aim to represent plot details and engage readers.
Include an introduction, main points (body paragraphs), and a reflective conclusion.
Keep the text clear so the reader understands who and what you're talking about.
Article Review
Summarize and evaluate an article's key points and ideas.
Maintain a critical and impersonal tone.
Do not overuse direct quotes, but use in-texts to cite specific information.
Summary
You should briefly represent the main ideas of a source.
Include an introduction, thesis, source identification, paragraphs summarizing main points, and no personal ideas.
You should always follow these core rules:
Cite precise information, and every idea, which is not common knowledge. |
DO NOT use personal pronouns if the paper is not a reflection and there are no questions to YOU. |
Timely check if you understand all the instructions and have all the needed sources/information. |
Find more guidelines and examples of the mentioned paper types and smaller types of assignments, such as recommendation letters, admission essays, personal statements, etc. in the presentations below.