K L UNIVERSITY

TERM PAPER
Introduction:
A term paper is a documented research outcome of students idea at the end of a
term/semester, which reflects their enhanced knowledge and understanding of a
phenomena/process/novel concept/ innovative self-generated idea. It is based on an
independent research into one of the themes either suggested by the student or by the
supervisor. In a term paper a student should demonstrate his/her ability of finding the
relevant sources, selecting, consolidating and logically organizing the information on the
topic, data gathering, processing, summarizing and analyzing.
Objectives:
erm paper should facilitate to develop a clear, crispy, deepest and genuine
understanding of a specific problem to be pursued in near future either as a pro!ect/ a
basis for future research.
It should be a consolidated outcome of students perception of a task / phenomena /
innovative concept from the literature survey done during their course element
"#eminar of their previous semester.
It should create a track for students applicability and adaptability with the learned
concepts targeted towards an innovative outcome and its realization.
Exected outco!es:
Altogether it is oriented to develop the following skills among students$
In-depth study of a selected topic, which is creative, original in approach, insightful
and to be defended strongly throughout the paper / document.
%esearch orientation from the literature on the sub!ect supporting the idea through
theoretical and e&perimental approaches.
'ogical organization of ideas and (ormulation of arguments.
Analysis and synthesis caliber leading to ac)uire the caliber to tackle the toughest
situations ahead during their research.
*lanning and implementation of a research and making conclusions.
argeted to publish the idea through a simulation based analysis or developing a
theoretical prototype for implementation in near future.
"Note: Pub#ic$tion is reco!!ended not !$nd$tor%&
Assess!ent:

+o e&ternal assessment at the end of the semester. he internal assessment can be
submitted for ,-- marks.
#tudent should present and do their work, planned earlier by them in coordination
with their guides, in respective labs which should be duly attested by concerned lab
personnel and endorsed by coordinators/ instructor allocated as per time table in
respective periods. *rogress report is to be collected from coordinators/instructor by
administrative in-charges and reviewed by ./0
At least t'o revie's (c$rries )* M$r+s1 were recommended within the semester.
2ork progress report submitted by respective guide is to be duly reviewed by an
e&perts committee 3with a minimum of 4 members, average assessment to be
considered1 constituted by respective research group head.
1. Evaluation 1 - Review 1 - 15 Marks
a) Technical Depth/Originality (3 Marks)
b) Organization of materials & se of !e"agogical ai"s
(3 marks)
c) !resentation & #$pression (3 marks)
") %ele&ance & 'oncl(sions (3 marks)
e) )(estion & *ns+ers (3 marks)
,. Evaluation 2 - Review 2 - 15 Marks
a) Technical Depth/Originality (3 Marks)
b) Organization of materials & se of !e"agogical ai"s (3 marks)
c) !resentation & #$pression (3 marks)
") %ele&ance & 'oncl(sions (3 marks)
e) )(estion & *ns+ers (3 marks)
Assessment can be done for ,-- marks by dividing in e)ual portions depending on
the number of reviews.
TERM PAPER EVALUATION S,EET
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o 9ou are clearly identified 3name, number1
o he course is clearly identified 3number, title, year1
o Informative title 3including the title of the book under review1
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o *ages numbered; neatly stapled or otherwise bound
o All references used in the paper are clearly identified 3give all the
information and the full <%' and date of access for your electronic
references1. 0o not list references not used in the te&t.
o *roper citations within the te&t 3scholarly parenthetical citation style1
o +o footnotes or endnotes unless absolutely necessary
o At least ,7 pages for single-authored papers 3e&cluding title page,
appendi&es, and references1. eams of 5$ at least 5- pages. eams of 4$
at least 57 pages. .owever, that )uality matters more than )uantity.
o 0ouble-spaced, typed, with 5.7-cm margins
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*resentation
and 'ength
4 o 9our term paper should include the following sections$ introduction,
main section3s1, conclusion, bibliography, appendi&
o Introduction$ tell me what your main interest is 3clearly defined research
)uestion1, why I should care, how you will approach your topic and the
limitations of your approach.
o 8ain section3s1$ either analytical or descriptive. 0iscuss main issue3s1
and different perspectives on it. 8aterial is well-focused 3i.e., answers
the research )uestion1. 9our conclusion derives logically from your
argumentation.
o 9ou have built upon the argumentation found in your references. =eep
in mind that you are e&pected to be familiar with the relevant suggested
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#cholarly
:ontent
readings / references.
o 9ou should be careful to demonstrate that you understand the material
covered and the terms and concepts used.
o +o evidence of plagiarism, intentional or otherwise
> o Appendi& ,$ 9our marked *roposal
o Appendi& 5$ his evaluation sheet 3last page of your term paper1
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Attachments
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o Avoid spelling errors or typos
o sentences are properly constructed and complete
o paragraphs are logical and well-constructed, not too long or too short
o writing style maintains a scholarly tone, no repetitiveness
o appropriate and effective vocabulary used
o avoids fluff, vague generalities and biased and blatantly normative
language
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o his is where the mark can be ad!usted to reflect the graders overall
feeling about the )uality of the review essay
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