ACADEMIC WRITING WORKSHOP MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AT Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
October 21, 2020
Format of the paper
Times New Roman (12) single space Usually 4-5 pages, sometimes 10 pages Pages (cover page) Date Visuals
Outline of the paper
Executive Summary Introduction Background Analysis (strengths and weaknesses/ benefits and disadvantages etc.) Recommendation Conclusion References
Planning: Purpose, Audience, and Organization Draft/Revise/Conclude
Purpose and context Audience (who is your audience?) Develop an organizational patters (current/past/future) Clearly state your purpose Executive summary Closing statement
Every memo should include…
BLUF Statement of Bottom Line Up Front explanation of the problem or issue Explanation of the pros and cons of policy areas or issues Explanation of recommendations Implementation or Next Steps Conclusion Annexes