Research Paper Ideas to Impress Your ProfessorPosted by Nick Niesen on October 27th, 2010 One of the criterion a teacher sticks to in order to evaluate your research papers is the way it is written, namely the manner of expression produced by the author?s choice of words, grammatical structures, use of literary devices, and all the possible parts of language use. All together, the teacher evaluates your writing style. Therefore, if you are aiming at high grades and a distinguish research paper, you should pay special attention to the layout of your research paper ideas in the first place. First of all, you should remember that a research paper is a formal paper. Thus, you should obey all the principles of formal writing that include: 1.Sophisticated vocabulary; Let?s look at these points one by one, so that you can ensure that your research paper meets the requirements of the formal writing. 1. Sophisticated Vocabulary However, you should not overuse sophisticated vocabulary and put worldly words where they do not belong. Try to find the golden mean between the extremes and replace advanced vocabulary with commonly-used words when necessary. You should avoid clichés, which are overused, colloquial and idiomatic expressions, or trite expressions that have lost their impact in meaning. Think of proper synonims to frequently used words, and, for instance, write opportunity instead of chance, or it is a well-known fact rather than everyone knows. And stick to the golden rule of writing a research paper, namely make sure there is not a single contraction in your research paper. 2. Impersonal Tone 3. More Frequent Use of Passive Voice But beware, and eliminate the passive voice where active should be placed. The enduring use of passive voice obscures the meaning and makes for boring reading. A natural symbiosis of the passive and active voices can work miracles. 4. Sentence Construction In formal writing of research papers complex grammatical constructions are preferable. However, do not get caught into an endless loop of complex sentence structures and bring in your research paper simple sentences from time to time. 5. Formal Linking Devices If you face problems with finding synonyms, do not be lazy to go to a library and look up the words in a dictionary. Your efforts will be awarded hundred times, for the variety of linking devices guarantees a smooth flow of speech and a desired effect on the reader. 6. Punctuation Thus, keep the following punctuation caveats in mind: a period shows a full separation of ideas; comma and coordinating conjunction show such relationships as: addition, choice, consequence, contrast, or cause; a semicolon reveals that the second sentence completes the idea that was started in the first sentence. Once you check your research paper for punctuation, the lion?s share of research paper writing is completed. 7. Overall presentation. So, make sure your reader will be delighted at the sight of your research paper and make your research paper look properly. It means that, as a formal piece of writing, your research paper should not be brightly-colored or written in some funny font. Formal writing requires simplicity and accuracy. Neatly laid out research paper ideas have all chances to be approved by your teacher. By following the general principles of sentence construction, punctuation, and vocabulary use, you will be able to create a positive image of yourself as a bright, eloquent, and keen person, the one who is worth getting an excellent grade for their breath-taking research paper. Like it? Share it!More by this author |