Do not write using either the first or second person reference. Do not use contractions. Avoid the use of jargon and slang. Before submitting your paper, read it out loud to yourself or a friend. You will be amazed at the errors you will catch and be able to correct before the first draft leaves your hands.
Students often inquire about the length of the paper.
The paper needs to be long enough to accomplish its purpose, but 50 pages of double spaced text is a good, ball park figure to gauge your efforts. A project much shorter than that is probably not done to sufficient depth. We also have had projects far in excess of 50 pages, which is fine. Professional report requirements may vary depending upon the option chosen by the student. Please contact the program office for more information.