How To Write A Two Page Paper

HOW TO WRITE A TWO-PAGE PAPER
Dr. Helen Eckmann
It is important for every paper, no matter what the length, to have structure.
Headings assist structure and help the reader to know your main points.
Headings (Introduction, Analysis and Conclusion) are examples. Double
space and use APA style. if you need information on APA:
Go to: http://www.apa.org/,
Or, http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/index.aspx
Begin with a title of the work. A quote from someone famous right after the
title of the work can capture the reader’s interest. Quotations that synthesize
a paper can often be found during research. I usually write my title the very
last.
These are the main parts of a paper.
I. Introduction (or “Statement of the Problem”)

II. Analysis (or “Research Findings”)
III. Conclusions (“or what I think should be done based upon my research”)
IV. Bibliography (“Sources of the research”)
I. Introduction
Start this section with some quotes using the material researched. The
introduction is usually only one paragraph long. In this section you will
clearly state the problem you addressed in the paper. “The purpose of this
work” is a great way to start. I usually do not write the Introduction until I
have written the Analysis (think about it – how can you introduce what you
have not written?). Thus, after the Analysis section is written, go back and
write the Introduction. You will probably have three main points of analysis
that you will want to quickly explain in the Introduction.
II. Analysis
This section usually has four paragraphs. The first paragraph is an “advance
organizer” paragraph and explains that you have read through the assigned
materials and that you have come up with (usually) three analyses that
apply to the question or topic assigned.
Each of the next three paragraphs will have at least one citation directly tied
to the assigned text (or texts). You may add other citations but you must
have three separate references to the readings. Each paragraph will have a
different slant on the question or topic assigned.
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For example, if the question asks you to analyze the mission statement of a
business, then in the first paragraph you would find a pertinent sentence in the
text that would analyze the assigned mission statement from one way of
thinking. Be sure to use the proper APA “in text” citations.
In the second paragraph you would identify and cite another part of the text that
could be used as another analysis of the assigned mission statement. Repeat
these steps for the third paragraph of analysis.
III. Conclusion
This is the easiest part of the paper. Simply re-cap the Introduction and the
Analysis sections. Be sure to not introduce any new material in the conclusion.
Restate the Introduction, and the Analysis - really! A strong final sentence ties
in with the first sentence in the work.
IV. Bibliography
The bibliography (required!) is set forth on a separate page at the end of the
work entitled “References” and uses APA formatting. Be careful with references
as every period needs to be in just the right place. See links above to help you
with this. Each of the citations from the assigned text needs to be listed.
Some tips:
• The more of the same words and thoughts you use throughout the work
the better.
• Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Wall Street Journal are
great sources to use in a business paper.
• Use the Chapman Leatherby Library (all of the above sources are
available free to you there).
• You may write your paper in the first person – as we are looking for your
synthesis of the analysis from the assigned texts.
• Remember to cite anyone else’s thoughts or words – anything else is
plagiarism.
• You may use personal or professional examples in your paper.
• Carefully go over your work before you submit – even a small typo can
bring down your grade.
• An outline: If you have difficulty following this format and headings
develop a short outline before you write. If you continue to have difficulty
with your writing I will ask you to submit your outline as well as your
paper.
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Do not use:
• Wikipedia as a source.
• Contractions such as “I’ve”, or “We’ve.”
• “I personally,” is a redundancy.
• Pronouns - they often confuse the work.
Remember that a great paper that does not have perfect APA or has grammar
or punctuation mistakes is at best a “B” paper.
Most important: Organizations are looking for people who can write. Part of
your learning here is to become a better business writer. All instructors are
committed to helping you become a strong writer so that your authority figures
will see you as a strong thinker and writer. Good business writing increases the
likelihood of promotion.

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Dr. Helen Eckmann

These are the main parts of a paper.

I. Introduction (or “Statement of the Problem”)

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