PAPER WRITING INSTRUCTIONS (includes final project)
* these instructions apply to the Beliefs Thesis specifically
1. No heading on the typed pages of the paper, that is what the cover is for...[1 PT.]
2. 1.25" margins all around [.5 PT. EA]
3. 12 point Arial font in paper [1 PT./PG.]
4. Double space the paper [.5 PT./PG.]
5. Your paper must include a well thought out introduction and conclusion. DO NOT start or end the paper with a quote [3 PTS. EA.]. The first words and last words of your paper are to be your original thoughts. The same for paragraphs is expected.
6. Be sure that you always capitalize Bible, don't lose points for carelessness. [5 PTS. EA.]
* 7. The five categories will be covered, you will use the technical term as presented in class in your discussion in a manner which demonstrates your understanding of the topic. [1 pt. each]
* 8. In your written description of the categories, you will use 2 (two) Scripture quotes per category , six (6) of which MUST be from Romans [3PTS. EA]. These quotes will be used in support of your stated position. If you use "C", you will discuss your position and your reasoning for this position.
* 9. In your paper you will use four (4) quotes from Mere Christianity [3PTS. EA.]. The use of Mere quotes will follow the same instructions for Scripture quotes. (_Mere_ II.2.7)
10. Use the necessary words of a quote to support your point. For example: It is not necessary to write all of this...“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Rom 12:2, NIV) When all you need to say is “…be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Rom 12:2, NIV) CAREFULL!!! DO NOT TAKE SCRIPTURE OUT OF CONTEXT!!!!
11. ALL QUOTES AND CITATIONS WILL BE IN BOLD PRINT [2PTS. EA]
12. 5:1 quote ratio. This means that some of you will be doing more writing in the editing process. [if your quote ratio is off you will be marked down by that percent... SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO*]
13. The length of your paper will be determined by the depth of your thought and the quote ratio.
14. Number your pages at the bottom center (begin numbering AFTER the COVER PAGE). [.5 EA]
15. Make a cover sheet [3 PTS.] with ONLY the following:
YOUR NAME
BELIEFS THESIS (or other title)
X PERIOD
The cover sheet should be:
- CENTERED all around
- using a 16 pt. Ariel font
- in bold
- all caps
- plesae do not double space the title page
16. Staple the paper and cover sheet at top left prior to turning it in. [1 PTS.]
* 17. FOR 2nd EDITION AND BEYOND: attach all previous EDITIONS to the back of the latest edition. [25 PTS. IF LOST]
QUOTE RATIO EXAMPLES
A. If you have 10 lines of quotes and the quote ratio is 3:1, then you must have 30 lines of original writing.If you have 10 lines of quotes and 27 lines of original writing, your quote ratio is off. Since you should have had 30 lines of original writing, I will penalize you according to the percent of writing you have verses what you should have had: 27 divided by 30 equals 90% so you start with a 90, from which I will subtract all other marks. Therefore, in our example, if you should have had 30 lines of original writing and you had only 27, you have a 10 point mark down.
B. If you have 14 lines of quotes and the quote ratio is 4:1, then you must have 56 lines of original writing.If you have 14 lines of quotes and 49 lines of original writing, your quote ratio is off. Since you should have had 56 lines of original writing, I will penalize you according to the percent of writing you have verses what you should have had 49 divided by 56 equals 87% so you start with a 90; from which I will subtract all other Marks. Therefore, in our example, if you should have had 56 lines of original writing and you had only 49, you have a 13 point mark down.