Read your paper aloud as a method of proof reading . Support your claims . Don't make a statement that you cannot support through fact or carefully reasoned and crafted argument. As you support your claims, be sure to properly cite the sources of your facts. If you do not give credit to the original source of a fact or idea, then you will be guilty of plagiarism .
Plagiarism can have serious consequences ranging from failure in the course to expulsion.
Use examples to illustrate points . You will get bonus points from your readers if you apply course material to novel situations by using concrete or applied examples. Be careful when giving your personal opinion . Let's face it, you are not an expert. Your personal opinion is hardly compelling evidence in favor of an argument.