Requirements:
1) In English only, 4 full pages (A4, font 12, double space, not including the citation page). A paper less than 4 full pages or more than 5 pages (also not including the citation page) is not acceptable;
2)Use Word document standard margins: 1 inch at the top and bottom of the page and 1 ¼ inch from the left and right hand sides of the page.
3)Quality, not quantity, is stressed;
4)It’s a short essay. Don’t try to make a comprehensive analysis. Concentrate on one or two points and elaborate;
5)Only neatly printed papers are acceptable;
6)At least one citation is required though more are encouraged. Use MLA Style in Citation (for details, see Attachment). You must also include a work citation page (see also the same Attachmment) at the end of your paper. Acceptable sources include academic journals or books. Websites such as wikipedia, though rich in information, are not considered academic, therefore not acceptable sources;
7)Students are encouraged to read relevant academice books or articles for references or sources of citation, but plagiarism is not tolerated;
8)On the cover page, print clearly in order of : a) name of your chosen topic; b) name of student (also Chinese characters if applicable); c) student number; d) course name; e) name of course instructor; f) date of submitting the paper (day/month/year).
