What is the extent to which the contemporary tensions between the US, China and Russia have resulted in geostrategic implications for the security of the ROK and Japan?Summary of Academic Essay Writing Skills
1. What to Avoid
\u2022 Unacceptable methods of essay writing:
\u2022 – Downloading essays from the internet
\u2022 – Using Wikipedia or simplified guides like ‘The Idiot\u2019s Guide’
\u2022 – Using ChatGPT content directly as your essay
\u2022 Unsuitable sources for citation:
\u2022 – Wikipedia
\u2022 – General dictionaries
\u2022 – Introductory-level sources not based on academic research
2. Research and Writing Approach
\u2022 Use academic sources (books, scholarly articles, think tank reports, reputable newspapers).
\u2022 Avoid long or unrelated historical introductions.
\u2022 Be concise and stay focused on the topic.
3. Argument Building
\u2022 Take a clear and firm stance in your argument.
\u2022 Avoid vague expressions like ‘I agree and disagree’.
\u2022 Compare scholarly views critically and constructively.
\u2022 Avoid circular logic (e.g., ‘A is true because B is true; B is true because A is true’).
4. Essay Structure
\u2022 Introduction: Present your topic and outline your plan of discussion.
\u2022 Body:
\u2022 – Identify research focus
\u2022 – Analyze the topic
\u2022 – Include detailed case studies (if applicable)
\u2022 Conclusion:
\u2022 – Do not introduce new material
\u2022 – Summarize arguments clearly
\u2022 – Ensure consistency with the main argument
5. Academic Writing Style
\u2022 Use formal, academic language.
\u2022 Avoid slang, rhetorical questions, or conspiracy theories.
\u2022 Use proper surnames when referring to authors or leaders.
\u2022 Avoid casual expressions and unprofessional tone.
6. Grammar and Spelling
\u2022 Be careful with homophones and ‘false friends’ (e.g., guerrilla\/gorilla, dear\/deer).
\u2022 Punctuate correctly to ensure clarity.
\u2022 Do not use text-speak or informal abbreviations.
\u2022 Spellcheck carefully and ask a native speaker for feedback if needed.
7. Formatting and Presentation
\u2022 Use formal fonts like Times New Roman or Arial.
\u2022 Font size 12 for main text; follow university formatting requirements.
\u2022 Number pages, maintain justified margins.
\u2022 Use clear and structured paragraphs.
\u2022 Keep sentences concise and meaningful1. Essay Writing Instructions (Summary)
1. Formatting
\u2022 – Paper: A4, Times New Roman
\u2022 – Font size: 12 (text), 10 (footnotes)
\u2022 – Spacing: 1.5 (text), single (footnotes & references)
\u2022 – Margins: Top\/Left\/Right: 2.5 cm \u2013 Bottom: 3 cm
\u2022 – Paragraphs: Indented
\u2022 – Page numbers: Bottom center
\u2022 – Tables\/Figures: Numbered and captioned (e.g., Table 1.1, Figure 1.2)
2. Referencing
\u2022 – Use Chicago or Harvard style (or any consistent academic style)
\u2022 – Include footnotes or in-text citations + full bibliography
\u2022 – Bibliography sorted alphabetically by surname
\u2022 – Titles can be in italics or underlined
3. Citation Examples
Book:
Footnote: Amartya Sen, Development as Freedom (Oxford: OUP, 2008), 28.
Bibliography: Sen, Amartya. Development as Freedom. Oxford: OUP, 2008.
In-text: (Sen 2008, 28)
Journal Article:
Footnote: Hall Doucouliagos & Michael Paldam, \u201cThe Aid Effectiveness Literature,\u201d Journal of Economic Survey 23(3) (2007): 433\u201334.
In-text: (Doucouliagos and Paldam 2007, 433)
Edited Book Chapter:
Footnote: Rice Estes, in Social Development and Societies (Ashgate, 2007), 132.
In-text: (Estes 2007, 132)
Online Source:
Footnote: Jeongmin Seo, Korea Times, Aug 14, 2020. https:\/\/link (Accessed Jan 13, 2022)
In-text: (Seo 2020)
4. Reference List Structure
\u2022 – Books: Korean | English | Arabic
\u2022 – Articles: Korean | English | Arabic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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