Academics

Upper Level Writing Requirement

The following guidelines reflect general norms for papers that satisfy the upper level writing requirement. Variations from these norms rest with the discretion of individual faculty members and may be made in accordance with the pedagogical judgment of individual faculty members.

1. The minimum page length should be 25 pages, double-spaced, excluding footnotes or endnotes. A longer minimum may be required in the discretion of the instructor.
2. At least one draft should be submitted to the instructor prior to the submission of the final paper.
3. An acceptable paper should reflect thorough research of primary and secondary materials. All sources used in writing the paper must be cited appropriately.
4. An acceptable paper should include original analysis by the student.
5. An acceptable paper should be well-organized and written in conformity with accepted rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

 

More Information:

• College Bulletin
• Curriculum Planning Handbook