¶ … enjoyable to read while it fulfills the requirements of the assignment. The writer keeps the audience in mind, remembering that the professor and classmates will be somewhat familiar with the subject matter. Writing style should be formal but not stilted or filled with too much jargon. Depending on the subject, though, the writing style might need to be technical. Good papers are often original: the writer has a novel idea he or she wants to prove. If the subject does not allow for creativity then at least the writer should explain the topic clearly and concisely. Verbose papers are often poorly-written and show how little the student actually knows about the subject. A thesis or central argument is usually essential in a well-written paper, but many assignments allow leeway in terms of how to structure the paper. Regardless of the formal structure of length of the paper, the writer should be as organized as possible. Points should be arranged in a logical manner.
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