Academic Paper Generation

General Processes

Typically, there are three sources for generating an academic paper for MASTERS Degree students. As illustrated in figure 01 part [A], these sources can be in the form of:

• Specific assignment question given by the lecturers to students
• Case study given by the lecturers or proposed by the students
• Research proposals submitted by the students

 

Figure 01

Specific Assignment Question – Individual without case study

This section describes the typical process of producing an academic paper derived from a given specific assignment question without any given case study. Referring to figure 01 part [B], the typical processes are as follows:

• Students are encouraged to comprehend thoroughly the questions and desired outcomes. This can be discussed with the lecturer during the lecture or tutorial.
• Students are to draft the academic paper basing on their understanding of the topic in accordance to the format and layout requirements specified by the university.
• Students are not allowed to discuss the contents of the academic paper with their lecturers, unless provisions for doing so are allowed, subject to their agreement and availability.
• In the case for allowable student-lecturer discussion, any changes suggested by the lecturers must be incorporated into the submission draft.
• Once the submission draft is complete, students are to submit their assignments by the stipulated deadline. Be advised that students will be penalised for late submission.
• The academic papers must be prepared in accordance to the requirements stated in the respective university’s guidebook accompanied by the relevant forms.
• The assigned examiner will assess the academic papers and grade them accordingly.

Specific Assignment Question – Individual with case study

This section describes the typical process of producing an academic paper derived from a given specific assignment question with a given case study. Referring to figure 01 part [B], the typical processes are as follows:

• Students are encouraged to comprehend thoroughly the questions and desired outcomes, as some assignments not only require students to prepare an academic paper but may also an academic presentation as part of their grading.
• In case of a formal report, students are to draft the academic paper basing on their understanding of the topic in accordance to the format and layout requirements specified by the university.
• In the case of formal presentation, students are to prepare the academic presentation basing on their understanding of the topic in accordance to the format and layout requirements specified.
• Students are not allowed to discuss the contents of the academic paper and /or the academic presentations with their lecturers, unless provisions for doing so are allowed, subject to their agreement and availability.
• In the case for allowable student-lecturer discussions, any changes suggested by the lecturers must be incorporated into the submission draft and /or presentation slides.
• Once the submission draft is complete, students are to submit their assignments by the stipulated deadline. Be advised that students will be penalised for late submission.
• The academic paper must be prepared in accordance to the requirements stated in the university guidebook accompanied by the relevant form.
• In the case for academic presentations, students are to arrange for the academic presentation date with their lecturer and conduct the presentation preferably using Microsoft Powerpoint® by the stipulated deadline. Be advised that students will be penalised for not adhering to the agreed deadlines.
• The assigned examiner(s) will assess the academic papers, academic presentations and grade them accordingly.

In any case, students are encouraged to attend any relevant case study analysis seminars or classes to enhance their skills. 

 

 

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