Project 02/16

In a Word document, team members will collaboratively write a team research paper using the approved research proposal topic.  

 

Requirements

· The team research paper should be 10 – 12 pages in length (deductions will apply if page count is not observed)

· Contain 3 – 5 references (At least 2 of the references should be peer-reviewed articles written within the last 5 years)

· The paper should be written using APA 7th edition guidelines for student papers

· The paper should include a title page and reference page (page count does not include title and reference pages)

· The title page should include the first and last names of all team members (team lead should be identified)

· An abstract is not required for this assignment

Team research paper required content:

Table of Contents

Introduction (One paragraph summarizing the overall content of the paper)

Thesis statement (A statement that asserts the position the paper will be taking. It also points toward the paper’s development. Generally, the thesis statement will be placed at the end of the first paragraph of the paper.

Literature review (Description of past important research and how it specifically relates to the research thesis. The review should examine the major theories related to the topic to date and their contributors. It should include all relevant findings from credible sources, such as academic book and peer-reviewed journal articles. Explain how the literature helps the researcher understand the topic. Try to show connections and any disparities between the literature. Reveal any gaps that exist in the literature

Discussion (The purpose of the discussion is to interpret and describe what you have learned from the research. Make the reader understand why your topic is important. The discussion will always connect to the introduction, your thesis statement, and the literature you reviewed.)

Conclusion (A brief summary of your main ideas and restates the paper’s main thesis, giving the reader the sense that the stated goal of the paper has been accomplished.)

Save as a Word document (not Pdf)

Team Presentation

· Create a 10 – 12 minute PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of your Team Research Paper. Teams will present on Sunday.

Requirements

· 10 – 12-minute presentation

· All group members participate equally

· Each group member must demonstrate an understanding of the content

· All group members speak in a clear, strong voice

· Use the 7 x 7 rule (Each slide should not exceed 7 bullets containing 7 words each)

· Presentation is free of spelling and grammatical errors

· Presentation is easy to read (Font size a minimum of 22)

· Professional slide design applied (Do not use any animations)