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NRSE 4600: FINAL PAPER WRITING TIPS

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NRSE 4600: Final Paper

Writing Hints:

1. Abstracts are brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of your paper. After reading an abstract the reader should have a very good understanding of the contents of your paper. It should reflect the purpose and content, use clear and concise language and be brief and to the point. Your abstract should be150-200 words…no more, no less.

2. Introduction: a. Why is this problem important? b. How does this paper relate to the problem? c. What will be included in this paper? d. A summary of the overall paper. e. Should be 150 to 250 words in length for this assignment.

3. Conclusion: a. Briefly summarize your key points. b. Propose a course of action (your solutions revisited) c. Offer recommendations for further research. d. Discuss a wider significance (Looking at the big picture!) e. What did you learn from the CP and the mentor (preceptor)? f. Should normally be 150-250 words in length for this assignment, but your

conclusion could be longer…relate one paragraph to the problem and then two – three to the overall project.

4. Bridging your paragraphs or transitioning: transitions are bridges between what has been read and what is about to be read. Be sure your paragraphs transition to the next idea.

5. ALWAYS SPELL AND GRAMMAR CHECK BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR PAPER.

6. SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT FREQUENTLY.

7. EMAIL YOURSELF YOUR DOCUMENT.