FOR DAISY ARABELLA ONLY PART 2 OF HOMEWORK

Research Paper – Final Submission Instructions

The Research Paper is an assignment requiring the submission of 2 distinct works: 1) a previously submitted research development proposal (a 1- or 2-page document outlining what you hope to research and how you intend to do it); and 2) the Research Paper (the actual 7–10-page work detailing the your research).

Components of the Research Paper:

• The rationale: why the research is needed and what the general area of current concern is.
• Existing research: what is already known about the general area of the proposed research.
• The research Development Proposal.
• A discussion of information needed for the Development Proposal.

Guidelines:

• Current APA formatting (12 point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced).

• 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/Bibliography 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.

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