IDST 2302.2: Introduction to Development: Practice

Research Paper

The essay is an important practice for academic life. Students are

required to write an eight-pages paper (typed, double-spaced, 12cpi,

one-inch margins, paginated) on one of the topics discussed in the

course. It is important to make sure you are writing on a relevant

topic, as irrelevant topics, are not accepted and automatically lead to

an ‘F’ for the assignment.

The assignment requires a minimum of four sources, which should not

be drawn from the course lectures or textbook. A paper with less than

four sources receives an ‘F’ for the assignment.

The student is responsible to keep an extra copy of the paper, in case

the teacher requests it. Failure to provide an extra copy of the paper

on request will lead to an ‘F’ as a mark for the assignment.

The student is responsible to keep an extra copy of the paper, in case

the teacher requests it. Failure to provide an extra copy of the paper

on request will lead to an ‘F’ as a mark for the assignment.

Extension of deadline is granted only due to illness. Late papers will be

penalized 5% per day.

Plagiarism is both morally and legally a form of fraud. Essays must be

solely a product of the student’s own work. Quoting or paraphrasing

the work or ideas of others without proper acknowledgment is a

serious offense in academia, and it can lead to drastic consequences.

The teacher can offer some guidance on what does and does not

constitute plagiarism.