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IFPRA International Qualification Scheme
Advice for Candidates attempting IFPRA Qualifications
Give thought to why you are writing and to whom you are
addressing your Project. What are the aims and objectives of
your Project?
Know your subject and have a clear understanding of the
themes and issues you wish to discuss in your Project.
Adapt your style of writing to ensure that a fellow
professional will understand your Project.
When writing, arrange the subjects in logical order and make
sure that the meaning is clear. Avoid using irrelevant
material.
Use clear and direct language. Avoid obscure words and
phrases and long sentences. Avoid using technical or legal
terms and abbreviations, unless you are sure that the reader
will understand them.
Look critically at your written work and ask yourself the
following questions:
- Is the information correct?
- Do the statements, arguments and recommendations
reflect your Organisation’s policies and practices?
- Have you included all of the essential facts and
information?
- Have you achieved your aims and objectives as stated
in your Project Outline?
Use quotations and references correctly. Allow sufficient
space when including illustrations, tables, figures and
graphs.
Include acknowledgements in a Bibliography
Number pages and appendices correctly and logically.
Check that the required format has been adopted.
Read your work thoroughly before you submit your Project.
Check your grammar, spelling and the accuracy of information
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