Writing a Concise Paper (Cost Accounting Analysis)

Use Active Voice. Use !I often. Cite sources, letting them speak.

1) Cite sources fully, integrating them in your writing. Avoid: It is said . . . . Instead let the speaker come alive: Braun (p.16) says, . . . . I am interested in what she says.

3) The cited sources are listed in References. Don"t use footnotes to cite.

4) Include: The paper"s TITLE that tells the specific, concrete focus of your interest. Avoid a general, broad topic.

1st paragraph. State, first, your research Question(s): !I question: . . . ? to introduce the paper.

2nd paragraph. The Data gathered, citing the sources. Analysis, discussion, and findings in your own words.

3rd paragraph. A concise, yet concrete summary of your paper and conclusions.

4th paragraph. Under the last sub-heading, !References, list the cited sources.

Your paper must be single spaced, 1 page long [not exceeding 2 pages] including references.