Selecting a topic
making an argument
paraphrasing
| DO! |
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| Use evidence! If you make a claim in your paper, make sure you use evidence from reliable sources to back it up. |
| Do use clear language. Don't rely on your thesaurus! |
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Use spell check and proofread your paper before you turn it in |
| DON'T |
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| Don't say "don't!" Avoid using contractions (don't, didn't, isn't) in formal assignments. |
| Avoid "I." Avoid using the fist person pronoun in your academic writing. |
| Make generalizations or claims that are not supported by your souces |