Research Paper Requirements

 

 

Your research paper should meet the following requirements:

 

v    Paper is to have an introduction, body, and conclusion.

 

v    References and citations should be in APA format.  (If you have questions concerning APA, please refer to http://owl.enlish.purdue.edu/ or contact your instructor for assistance).

 

v    Paper is to be 5 to 7 pages, double spaced (1,250 to 1,750 words) for undergraduate or 12 to 15 pages for graduate courses.

 

v    Proper grammar and spelling are required.

 

v    Paper must contain a reference list of sources used (a “Works Cited” page).  Students must select a topic in the section of the text that is assigned to their last name.

 

v    In addition to using your textbook, you must also use two additional outside sources for your paper.  For example, you may use the Internet, academic journal databases, books, encyclopedias, videos, newspapers, etc.

 

1.      At least ONE citation from your textbook

2.          At least TWO references from the folder entitled “RESEARCH PAPER    REFERENCES” located on the WEBSITES tab on your Blackboard course homepage

3.      Any additional source that you locate independently

4.      Papers will be emailed as a Microsoft Word attachment to [email protected]

 

v    If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.