• Choose a suitable template. The template for an academic document can be a MicrosoftWord.docx
  or another template for Word 2010 for PC and Word 2011 for Macs. If your work is in an older version of Word, make sure that your document will be accepted by your professor.
• Use a formatting checklist. Keep a formatting checklist to keep track of details such as page numbers, tables of content, lists of figures, and page margins. Ask a faculty member to provide you with a most recent formatting guide and use it to compile a checklist. You can also retrieve a checklist online.
• Follow format of academic paper sample. Request a copy of academic document and format your work in the same way, referring to academic document of other students. Most mistakes are made on the title page, so pay attention to capital letters in the title, spacing, and line breads. List of graduation date and copyright information. Make sure that the title page is not numbered.
• Verify that parts are in correct order. Another common mistake is placing parts of academic paper in wrong order. Place the parts in needed sequence such as title page, table of contents, list of figures and tables, abstract, chapters, tables and figures, and references, followed by appendices.
• Make sure that format is consistent across the document. Read your work page by page to make sure that formatting does not differ on some pages. A consistent format attests to good quality of academic papers.
• Manage references with online citation tool. An academic project usually involved a large number of citations. A list of references is need for proper format of your academic paper. You will find it easier to manage the large volume of cited works with online citation tools. When utilizing the tool, simply enter the basic information such as title and name of authors, and the tool can produce a reference based on the data entered or copied from an academic journal.
• Formatting of academic papers does not have to be difficult. Follow these simple guidelines to producing quality undergraduate dissertation. Keep a checklist, have an academic document as a sample, and use online tools if you need assistance with the process of formatting and managing citations and references.

Communication

If you are looking to expand upon your thesis or any other assignment then be sure to speak to others about key points of your view. Voicing your perspective and gathering the thoughts of others is more a process of self reflection, than a means to find out what they think. While communicating do your best to never begin a debate, but rather just filter what is being said. Confrontation can cause a block in your writing ability, and this is not your goal. Always aim to target your questions or statements in such a way that they are objective overviews, rather than emotion driven conclusions. By gathering a wealth of information from others, your writing will diversify.

Life Experience

The adage “Always write what you know” pertains across all forms of writing and academics. Your own life experiences should always be related to the subject at hand. Similarities and associations between your own views gained through experience will help you to tie your paper together in such a way that it has meaning. Always try to perceive yourself in a similar experience, relating to something that you have encountered. Through visualizing yourself in a matching emotional state, you will be able to form ideas that enrich your writing. The life experience of others provides an endless resource of comparison. Always take the time to observe the life of another, closely connected to the field of study. Their insight combined with your overview will always ensure fresh perspective from your thesis. Do not simply read what they have concluded, but put yourself in their shoes.

Opposing Views and Debates

Opposing views, conflicting opinions and controversial data can be a source of inspiration. To repel confrontation, rather check any point that does not match your concept in solitude. By analyzing perspectives that are not in accordance with your own thoughts and motivations you have a huge resource to draw inspiration from. It is often best to stay neutral and objective when observing data that you do not agree with. Do not view the info as a means to disprove or disagree with you, but rather use the angle of approach as a means to diversify and strengthen your own affirmations, statements and claims.