The full name of an academic paper in English is called essay, and this form of assignment is common in major universities and colleges across the globe. Sometimes, it is even more challenging than a regular academic assignment as it requires high level of verbal and logical thinking skills.
So, how to write a complete academic paper in English? Here I provide you with a basic framework:
1. Introduction: The introduction usually occupies about 10% of the whole paper and mainly contains a brief introduction to the background of the topic, an elaboration of the reasons for choosing the topic, an explanation of the value and significance of the research and an overview of the research objectives.
2. Main Body: The main body is the core of the dissertation, which usually occupies more than 80% of the space. In this part, you need to elaborate your views in detail, clarify concepts, present arguments, provide and discuss evidence, and finally draw conclusions.
3. Conclusion: The conclusion part usually occupies about 10% of the whole paper, which is mainly a summary of the whole text, summarizing the main ideas of the essay through concise words and highlighting the conclusion.
Before you start writing, there are a few things you should pay attention to:
1. Familiarize yourself with the grading rules: It is very important to know the grading criteria because all the marks are given according to these rules. Therefore, it is important to read the marking requirements carefully and make sure that each point has been adequately presented before you start writing.
2. Understand your teacher’s expectations: Before you start writing, make sure you read all the guidelines provided by your teacher. If you don’t understand something, ask your teacher for help. Only when you are clear about your teacher’s expectations can you better fulfill them.
3. Emphasize the literature review: the literature review is the foundation of the dissertation, which can provide strong support for your research. When reading the literature, it is recommended to browse the abstract and conclusion first, and read in-depth for the parts closely related to the topic, while you only need to have a rough understanding of the irrelevant parts. At the same time, be sure to note down useful information for subsequent reference.
4. Keep the logic clear: Before writing, you should plan the overall content of the paper, outline it, and then fill in the details step by step. This not only helps to improve efficiency, but also makes the essay more organized.
5. Make full use of library resources: The school library is undoubtedly your right-hand man in the process of preparing your dissertation. Many high-quality reports, data and articles can be found there, and most of the literature is free to download.
6. Allow plenty of time: although procrastination is a problem that most of us face, I strongly recommend that you start working on your preparation as early as possible. Even starting just a day earlier will make you more comfortable in the face of deadlines.
