An undergraduate program provides the essential tools, resources, and guidance to transition effectively into a graduate program, enabling you to tackle graduate-level paper writing confidently (
Graduate Level Writing
,
n.d.). Undergraduate and graduate research exhibit several distinctions. Initially, students engage with
various subjects and themes at the undergraduate level, crafting papers across diverse topics. At the graduate level, research demands depth, analysis, and reliance on reputable sources, particularly scholarly ones. Such research should have a focused scope, authoritative stance, and, most importantly, recognition within a specific field. This recognition is a testament to the significance of your work. Graduate-level papers showcase your ability to choose relevant topics, conduct independent research, and demonstrate your understanding and competence by properly citing sources. Credibility, crucial in graduate research, hinges on your expertise, qualifications, and reputation, aiding in discerning bias and diverse viewpoints. The CRAAP Test—evaluating Currency,
Relevance, Accuracy, Authority, and Purpose—is a valuable tool for assessing source reliability and adequacy (Kurpiel, 2023).
References:
Graduate Level Writing. (n.d.) University of Maryland.
https://www.umaryland.edu/media/umb/oaa/campu
s-life/writing-center/documents/Graduate-level-Writing
