n0ro Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hello all, I am posting regarding the UC Santa Cruz political science writing sample component. The department website says that applicants are to submit "The abstract of a scholarly written work (1200-1500 words) should represent the applicant’s best research and capacity to engage in scholarly inquiry..etc...etc." Perhaps I'm a total moron, but are they seriously only asking only for a summary of a larger work? Do you think they are looking for an excerpt from a research paper? They ask that I have the whole paper ready to be submitted electronically if requested. I am hesitant to contact the department as I don't want to come off as a total idiot. But I also don't want to submit my application incorrectly. Any insight is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katethekitcat Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 They're not looking for an excerpt - they're looking from the abstract. This is quite common in biology - they don't have time to read a full paper from everyone, so conferences ask for an abstract; only if you're accepted or they need more information do they want the whole article. Since an abstract summarizes your hypothesis, your methods, and your results, it's a good way for them to see the type of work you did. Sounds like you just need to send in the abstract for a paper you've already written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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