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CJUS 340

Research Paper – Final Submission Instructions

You will write a research paper utilizing the topic you presented in your Research Paper—Development Proposal from Module/Week 2.

Components of the Research Paper:

· Existing research: what is already known about the general area of the proposed research.

· The rationale: state why further research is needed and identify the general area of concern.

Guidelines:

· Current APA formatting (12 point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced). See the APA Manual for more details.

· Length of 7–10 pages.

· Page numbers according to current APA guidelines.

· Third person voice.

· Must include:

· Cover page with the proposal title, student name, course name, and instructor name.

· References Page.

· These are NOT to be counted in the total number of pages.

· You must use a minimum of 3 citations from peer-reviewed journals.

· The electronic file you submit must be named in the following manner: lastname first initial_submission type (i.e. rp1 for research paper). For example: smithj_rp.doc (this would be J. Smith's Research Paper).

If you need assistance with writing or current APA formatting, use Liberty University’s Online Writing Center.

Non-required elements:

· The methods appropriate to collecting the required information.

· The sources of information (size and type of sample, etc.).

· The timescale and sequence of various parts of the research.

· A statement of what you intend the outcomes to be (reports, discussion papers, contributions to theory, materials, etc.).

· Description of who will do what and at what cost (if funding is being sought).

Submit your Research Paper – Final Submission by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday on Module/Week 7.