Elements of a Well Written Paper
By Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN
Faculty Program Director, BS in Nursing Program
What are the elements of a well written paper?
Begin by taking a look at the assignment and the rubric. Consider your assignment criteria, the sources of information available to you via , and constraints such as length, document design, and assignment deadlines.
Open each paper with an introduction that clearly outlines your assignment and the topics discussed within the paper. Include a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually presented in one sentence that appears at the end of the introduction.
Draft the body of the paper to support the thesis statement. Include evidence-based literature when applicable. Use credible sources to inform and support your thesis, and remember to acknowledge authors with in-text citations and reference pages.
End the paper with a strong conclusion that summarizes the key points made within the paper in a fresh way. Avoid introducing new ideas in the conclusion.
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