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- A Research Guide
- Writing Guide
- Assignment Writing
How to Write a Term Paper
- Purpose of a term paper
- How to start a term paper
- Structure and outline
Step-by-step writing guide
Standard term paper format.
- Term paper examples
- Writing tips
What is the purpose of a term paper?
How to start a term paper correctly.
- Choose your topic by focusing on what inspires you unless you are already given a topic.
- Take time to research and analyze your subject.
- Start with a term paper outline (see our templates in the next sections).
- Come up with a strong thesis statement before writing anything for body paragraphs.
- Provide topic sentences and practical examples.
- Provide a strong lesson in the conclusion if it suits the subject you write about.
- Edit and proofread available information for trustworthiness.
Term paper structure and outline
- Introduction. This is where you talk about the subject and a problem you are researching. It helps to introduce your thesis statement and explain the objectives that have been set.
- Body Paragraphs. As a rule, in writing college term papers, one must write down several subheadings and headings to divide ideas and arguments into several (at least four) paragraphs. As done below, each body paragraph should contain one idea and a strong topic sentence.
- Heading 1: History of the argument and background.
- Heading 2: Extent of the problem that you write about.
- Heading 3: Effects of the problem and possible causes.
- Heading 4: Possible solutions and outcomes.
- Conclusion. The final part should represent a strong summary and a response to your thesis statement.
Step 1: Data collection
Step 2: explaining research relevance, step 3: introducing your subject, step 4: literature review preparation, step 5: offering results and conclusions, step 6: structural term paper evaluation, step 7: check your citations and references.
Helpful term paper examples
- Term paper examples that earned an A grade from the University of Delaware
- Sample term paper offered by the Justus-Liebig Universitat Giessen
- Purdue Owl Lab Citation Formats Database
- Simon Fraser University Sample Term Paper
Term paper writing tips
- Choose a topic that inspires you if you have an opportunity. If you have been given an already existing prompt to write, research your subject online and ask about the use of course materials. It will help you to narrow things down and already have source materials for referencing purposes.
- If you can choose a subject to write a final paper for your course, think about something you can support with statistical data and some practical evidence.
- Most importantly, keep your term paper relevant to the main objectives of your study course.
- Keep your tone reflective and natural as you write.
- Double-check your grading rubric regarding limitations and obligatory requirements that must be met.
- Always proofread your term paper aloud!
- If you have an opportunity, consider editing your term paper with the help of a friend or a fellow college student.
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