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Research Report Guidelines

List of Topics:

1. Infectious or genetic diseases and their cures or preventative measures.

2. Climate change and its effects on the environment or landscapes.

3. Pollution and its effects on wildlife or humans.

4. Prescription drug use resulting in addiction.

5. The neurological effects of traumatic brain injuries.

6. Renewable energies and their efficacy.

7. The logistics of genetic engineering in either humans or food.

8. Space exploration - how it has changed or new limitations or theories in the field.

The goal of the Research Report project is to find a research study focused on a topic from the

list above and translate it into your own words. That means you must understand the study. For

example, if you choose “prescription drug use and addiction” as your topic, you might stumble

on a study that tested the benefits of in-patient treatment programs for people who are addicted to

prescription drugs. It's important to find a study that includes a METHODS, RESULTS, and

DISCUSSION section. Some studies may include additional sections, but those three sections are

required.

Once you find the study you want to use, read it and take notes. Then, open the Research Report

Template, and use it to write your discussion. Go through each section of the template and use

the questions I included to guide you in writing your report. You will need to find additional

research (at least four secondary sources from the library research databases or .gov/.edu/.org

websites only) on the topic of the study, not the study itself. That research can be used to develop

any part of the discussion.

That's it. Sounds simple, right? The four secondary sources must come from library research

databases, or .gov/.edu/.org websites only (no exceptions).

Your 1,200 – 1,800 word paper should follow the structure of the template.

You must use APA format for this report:

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/ref

erence_list_basic_rules.html

Sample APA paper:

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/do

cuments/20200128APA7StudPaper.pdf

Your audience will be your classmates – make sure your audience can understand your report.