WRT102 China’s Semiconductor Subsidy Policy (2014–2024)

Overview

You need to write a final draft. Please complete it according to the following requirements and those of my mentor:

(Meeting the supervisor's requirements has a crucial impact on the final grade. Please be sure to make the changes as required) Title: China’s Semiconductor Subsidy Policy (2014–2024): Has it Effectively Promoted the Development of Domestic Chip Companies? I uploaded my first draft. Next comes the evaluation and requirements of my mentor for me:

1. PR.

Keep in mind the PR is a reflection on your process and your work (not necessarily on your topic, which you address in your paper proper). It is also a communication tool where you share what you are satisfied with, what you find challenging, etc. and, in general, on anything you think is relevant, especially anything that will help me understand and interpret your deliverable. You address my points directly and this is good. They will be the type of questions your audience will also have. It is always better that the author (you) considers them in advance and addresses them before someone else in the audience does. This way, you gain credibility. IN your next PR, try sharing more about your own process.

1. Title: Has China’s Semiconductor Subsidy Policy (2014–2024) Effectively Promoted the
   Development of Domestic Chip Companies?

Your new title is a clear improvement over your first one. I suggest: China’s Semiconductor Subsidy Policy (2014–2024): Has it Effectively Promoted the Development of Domestic Chip Companies?

Review to the end.

1. Key Words.

Your Key Words are a good reflection of what is essential in your work. Review them as your work progresses.

--> When using an acronym for the first time, spell out the full term and then provide the acronym in parentheses, as in "The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)..." In your case: SMIC

--> In your cover page my name is not necessary. Only your name and affiliation, as per Guidelines.

1. Introduction.

The Draft version of your Introduction just required you to use the elements already present in your Proposal (purpose, type of paper, motivation, methodology, etc.). In the Final Version of your Introduction use these elements and ‘glue’ them together, as paragraphs, so they read like a good and clarifying description of your paper.

--> When you work on the final version of your Introduction, keep in mind the Introduction is where you tell your audience about YOUR PAPER, whereas the Background Review and/or Literature Review is where you tell them about YOUR SUBJECT.

In your Final Version Introduction, double-check you include the following (aim for one paragraph each, two at most, no more. Be clear, direct, and precise.):

1. 1. 1. Purpose and focus of your research.
      2. Type of paper.
      3. Motivation: what is the subject of your paper and why is it relevant to your audience? Why should YOUR AUDIENCE read your paper.
      4. Methodology: how you have gone about your work.
      5. Findings or results and conclusion(s).

Unlike in the Literature Review, this is where you tell your audience what YOU think: how should we understand what is important about this subject and what are the implications for economics, policy, etc.

1. 1. 1. Final paragraph with the organization of your paper. This paragraph works as the table of contents (ToC) of your paper, and your audience will look for it. Number your sections (starting with your Introduction, which is section 1), refer to them by number, and this becomes straightforward. E.g., “In the next section I will present a literature review. Section 3 analyzes, …. Section 4 discusses… And I present my conclusions on the last section of this paper”. Check how it is done in sample papers (links in previous set of guidelines).

1. Background Review.

This is where you explain the basics of your subject to your audience, so they can understand your topic and where it fits within the wider context of your subject.

--> This would be a good place to explain the theoretical framework of your subject. Since you already have a section for this, I suggest you eliminate this section. It is too short.

--> Sit down and think whether including a Background section enhances your paper. If so, check whether content from other sections would be better placed here. Alternatively, consider whether your paper would benefit from an alternative organization of sections and your current content would be better placed elsewhere (see my point no. 7 below). Once you are satisfied with your choice, move forward.

1. Literature Review.

This section is where you establish credibility with your audience: you show them how knowledgeable you are about the relevant works in your subject, and where you bring your audience up to date.

--> You do not have a proper Literature Review section. Consider your paper in full honesty: do you have any other section that fulfills this purpose? I also see you have a few wikipedia entries in your Reference list. See my comments below.

--> In your Draft, you should have already gathered most of the information and references you need. Your Literature Review (or its equivalent) should be pretty much complete. Now switch focus: stop looking for more sources and aim to digest the information you already have: analyze it and present this analysis to your audience.

1. Organization and structure: use of sections and sub-sections, headings.

--> You have organized your text into clearly identifiable sections with very descriptive titles. Good.

--> These sections may correspond to the standard sections of an economics paper I have listed in your Guidelines. OR you may decide your subject is better presented and understood if you organize your paper according to your own sections. If so, think about what function each section fulfills and give these sections titles/headings that are descriptive of their function or content. Titles work as street signs: they must indicate your audience where they are in your paper. Make it easy for your readers to find (and retrieve) content.

For example, you may decide to have a section simply titled ‘Discussion’ where you present and discuss your findings, results, or analysis. Or you may decide to organize this same discussion around several relevant aspects of it in different sections. (And the same applies to all other sections except Introduction and Conclusions, that must be in the paper).

--> Number all sections and sub-sections, as in 2., then 2.1, 2.2, etc. This will give your audience a clear idea of the hierarchy of content, at a glance.

--> Summarizing: articulate your content around your main ideas and concepts. You may use standard sections or create your own. If so, give descriptive titles/headings to your sections so they map content to your audience and organize them in a way they generate a clear narrative (a story to tell).

When you are satisfied with your section organization, move forward.

--> Mark the placement of your Figures in the main body of your paper as per Guidelines. THEN place the figures themselves in an Appendix, as per Guidelines. Otherwise they are taking valuable space in your paper that you may want to allocate to text. Tell your audience what to pay attention to.

1. Conclusions.

Keep in mind that the first time your audience looks at your paper, they will NOT read it sequentially (see Guidelines). This section will be among the first they read. Therefore, briefly re-state the purpose of your research and summarize your results or the main elements in your discussion/analysis.

--> Additionally, identify the limitations in others’ research and in your own research; make recommendations for future research in your subject, or suggest specific policies.

Note it is possible you clearly conclude there is no consensus on a subject; that not sufficient research has been conducted; or that the results of research are ambiguous. This, in and of itself, is of value to your audience. This is worth sharing with us and it shows you have done the research work necessary to know this. Explain this clearly.

1. Abstract

Your last step is you Abstract. Follow the ‘Guidelines for your Final Version’ to write your Abstract.

Each section of your paper has a distinct function. Your Abstract is your paper IN A NUTSHELL. You must reduce all your hard work into at most 200 words, and this is not always easy to do. It will force you to think hard and decide what is most relevant, that is, to PRIORITIZE and give a hierarchy to your content.

-->Keep in mind the Abstract is first and foremost about YOUR work; all other content, regardless of how relevant it is, should take second seat to your work.

1. Reference list

à You need more SCHOLARLY references. See what sources your wikipedia entries used, go to these sources DIRECTLY, and quote the sources. Choose the scholarly ones.

1. Use of APA.

-- > Double-check you are applying APA guidelines correctly to in-text citation and in your list of references. You seem to be doing so correctly. Good.

OVERALL: Your Draft is a clear improvement over your Proposal, address the points above so your paper remains on track.

Keep up the good work.

Article length:

The main text is approximately 11 pages

Add the cover page + reference page (1 page or more) + appendix (if there are charts, etc.)