Failure to properly attribute the work you are using will result in an automatic grade of F. Failure to adhere to the guidelines for length will result in a grade of D or F. Papers written for another course and submitted for this course are considered to be plagiarised. Consideration of the following criteria are used in evaluating papers. In general, an acceptable paper has good command of the language with only a few writing and stylistic mistakes. The paper is properly referenced, the bibliography shows signs of sufficient research and the references are timely. The assigned questions are addressed and the paper is of the proper length.
Superior papers have no grammar or spelling mistakes and the writing style is mature.
The treatment of the topic is unusually complete so that the reader learns something from the paper. The bibliography shows evidence of extensive research.