Research
Topic: Immigration Reform and Ethical Leadership
Remember, this is not a term paper. It is a RESEARCH paper. As such, there are certain expectation to be met
Format
12-15 pages. All sections should be double spaced
All major headings should begin on a new page
No “bolding” of headings
APA style
12 point font for everything
Abstract
Introduction/Problem Statement
Review of Literature
Research Methodology
Findings
Analysis
Recommendations
References
Sections of Your Research Paper
Abstract
The abstract should be 100-200 words written in the past tense. It should be a brief recap of all the other sections of your paper
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Table of Contents
The would include the reference section and appendices.
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Problem or Issue Statement
Why is your topic something worthy of research?
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Introduction
This section should be used to give background on the topic you have chosen
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Review of Literature
What have other researchers discovered in your topic area?
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Research Methodology
Here you list the research that YOU used to come up with your conclusions
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Findings
This section should offer a summary of your literature review. It should be put together in a manner that ties the literature together
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Analysis of the Findings
This is the section where you tie your research into the research you found in the literature review
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Recommendations
Based on your research, do you have any recommendations that may offer solutions
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References