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Part II

 

Research paper first draft

 

 

 

Objective

 

Use your outline developed in ‘Part I’ to guide you on how to organize the contents of your First Draft. Your draft should support your arguments and points, creating a discussion. In this assignment, the goal is to present your ideas and demonstrate your ability to organize ideas:

 

·         to search supportive sources for your research topic development by using various searching tools

 

·         to evaluate the sources and select appropriate ones

 

·         to properly cite your sources and develop references

 

·         to avoid plagiarism by properly paraphrasing, summarizing or quoting sources

 

·         to properly organize the search results into a draft

 

 

 

Assignment

 

Based on your research paper outline developed in ‘Part I’, you need to:

 

·         develop your discussion on your research topic further based on your searches

 

·         properly quote, paraphrase, and summarize original sources

 

·         properly cite your sources in text and create references at the end of your draft

 

·         include various types of sources (required types of sources: scholarly journal articles, web articles, books)

 

 

 

You can change heading and subheading of the outline and develop them if it is necessary. Submit your research paper first draft in Blackboard.

 

 

 

Format

 

·         Develop a draft with at least 6 pages (excluding references).

 

·         Use 12 point font, Times New Roman, double space

 

·         Create MS-Word document file.

 

·         Use the format below to organize your research paper draft.

 

 

 

Citation and References

 

In-text citation and references are required in this assignment. You should properly cite sources based on the American Psychological Association (APA) style.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Rubric (10% of course grade)

 

 

Exceeds Standard

Meets Standard

Approaches Standard

Needs attention

Relevance and Quality of Information Sources

30 points

Information sources highly relevant to the project or paper’s scope.

Information sources appear to be mostly relevant to the project or paper’s scope.

Information sources appear to be of limited relevance to the project or paper’s scope.

Information sources do not appear to be relevant to the project or paper’s scope.

Types of Information Sources

10 points

Includes at least 5 required types of sources: (a) scholarly journal articles, (b) web articles, and (c) books

Includes at least 4 required types of sources: (a) scholarly journal articles, (b) web articles, and (c) books

Includes at least 3 required types of sources: (a) scholarly journal articles, (b) web articles, and (c) books

Includes at least 2 required types of sources: (a) scholarly journal articles, (b) web articles, and (c) books

Citation Format

10 points

All cited sources in the paper and the references are in APA style.

Most cited sources in the paper and the references are APA style. There are fewer than 10 mistakes.

Attempted to cite sources in the paper and the references using APA style. There are more than 10 mistakes.

No in-text citations or reference list given.

Discussion

30 points

Develop discussion of the research question by organizing, synthesizing and discussing data from information sources.

Develop discussion of the research question by organizing and discussing data from information sources.

Develop discussion of the research question by attempting to organize and discuss data from information sources.

Discussion not on topic and randomly written.

Conclusion

20 points

Summarizes an answer to the research question using supporting details to justify the answer. At least eight sentences to provide a complete argument.

Summarizes an answer to the research question using supporting details to justify the answer. At least four sentences to provide a complete argument.

Attempts to answer the research question.

No conclusion or conclusion unrelated to research question.

 

Use the following format and headings/sub-headings to write your paper draft.

 

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Part II:

 

Research paper draft

 

 [Research Paper Title]

 

[Student Name]

 

[Course Number, CRN]

 

 

 

I.            Introduction

 

           A.            Research question and objectives

 

Present your research question (1 sentence) and describe your research objectives with at least 10 sentences.

 

            B.            Background of your research idea

 

Provide a description on the history of the main concepts in your research topic with at least 4 sentences with citations. Include in-text citations and references.

 

 

 

II.            Sub-topic 1

 

                            A.            Two paragraphs using supporting details from outline.

 

III.            Sub-topic 2

 

                            A.            Two paragraphs using supporting details from outline.

 

IV.            Sub-topic 3

 

                            A.            Two paragraphs using supporting details from outline.

 

V.            Sub-topic 4

 

                            A.            Two paragraphs using supporting details from outline.

 

VI.            Sub-topic 5

 

                            A.            Two paragraphs using supporting details from outline.

 

VII.            Conclusion

 

Summarizes an answer to the research question using supporting details to justify the answer. At least eight sentences to provide a complete argument.

 

 

 

VIII.            References

 

Create references on a separate page. See the module 7 and ODU Library page for formatting of references: http://guides.lib.odu.edu/cite

 

 

 

 

 

Part I:

 

Research paper topic and outline

 

 

 

Objective

 

The goal of this course is to provide you with the concepts and skills necessary to acquire various sources and to organize this information to write an original research paper. This assignment is an extension of the in-class exercise completed in Module 3. In this assignment, the goal is to develop a research topic and develop a research paper outline. As you develop your research paper, think about the following questions: why is this topic important? What is your purpose or thesis statement?  How do you plan to organize these concepts?

 

Assignment

 

To find a research topic, start from:

 

·         Your program of study or courses

 

·         A topic of great interest to you

 

·         A current hot topic, trend or new idea in your discipline that interests you.

 

 

 

You will do several in-class exercises on how to develop a concept map, a research topic, and a research paper outline. The in-class exercises will help you complete this assignment. In the assignment, you need to provide more detailed information and organize the research paper outline systematically with source information.

 

The research paper outline reflects the investigation of your research topic. In each heading and subheading of the outline, you need to cite your sources.

 

 

 

Format

 

·         2-4 pages

 

·         12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins

 

·         MS-Word document format

 

·         Use the format below to assist you in organizing your research paper outline and provide a research topic

 

·         Submit your assignment via Blackboard.

 

 

 

Citation and References

 

You need to cite your sources. Use the APA citation style for the in-text citation:

 

·         If there is an author(s)’ name, use this format (Author’s Last Name, Year of Publication). For instance, (Rasmussen, 2010), (Burkhardt & William, 2012), (Doe et al., 2010)*

 

 

 

*When a work has three + authors, cite all the first time, thereafter use et al. 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Rubric (10 percent of course grade)

 

 

Exceeds Standard

Meets Standard

Approaches Standard

Needs Attention

Research Question

45 points

Identifies a clear and concise research question that defines the scope of the project completely. 

Identifies a clear research question, but does not define the scope of the project. 

The research question is incomplete as written

Does not identify a research question.

Information Sources

25 points

Types of information (sources) selected directly relate to research question. Scholarly and authoritative popular sources have been cited.

Types of information (sources) selected relate to the research question. Only scholarly sources have been cited.

Types of information (sources) selected partially relate to the research question. Sources cited were not scholarly.

No information sources were cited.

Organization

10 points

Outline is complete with all necessary information.

Outline is incomplete with most necessary information.

Outline contains ambiguous ideas and fewer than 3 sections are missing.

Outline contains ambiguous ideas and more than 4 sections are missing.

Concept Map

10 points

Central topic and at least five sub-topics identified. Three supporting details for each sub-topic given.

Central topic and at least four sub-topics identified. Two supporting details for each sub-topic given.

Central topic and at least two sub-topics identified. One supporting detail for each sub-topic given.

No Concept Map provided.

Conclusion

10 points

Predicts an answer to the research question using supporting details to justify the answer. At least eight sentences to provide a complete argument.

Predicts an answer to the research question using supporting details to justify the answer. At least four sentences to provide a complete argument.

Attempts to answer the research question.

No conclusion or conclusion unrelated to research question.

 

 

 

Use the following format and headings/sub-headings to write your research paper outline

 

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Part I:

 

Research paper topic and outline

 

[Research Paper Title]

 

[Student Name]

 

[Course Number, CRN; Class Time; Instructor’s Name; Submission Date]

 

 

 

I.            Introduction

 

           A.            Motivation of this research

 

Describe why you choose this topic and why this topic is important (e.g., the role and importance of this topic in a particular field or discipline). Make certain you identify the discipline in this paragraph. Provide a good introductory paragraph that should be about at least 5 sentences.

 

 

 

            B.            Research question and objectives

 

Present your research question (1 sentence) and describe your research objectives with at least 2 sentences. No partial sentence is acceptable.

 

 

 

II.            Overview

 

           A.            Background of your research idea

 

Provide a brief description on the history of the main concepts in your research topic with at least 2 sentences with citations. No partial sentence is acceptable.

 

 

 

            B.            Concept map

 

Display and describe your concept map. Along with your map, provide a brief description about your map with at least 2 sentences containing citations. No partial sentence is acceptable.

 

 

 

III.            Sub-topic 1

 

                            A.            Supporting detail 1

 

                             B.            Supporting detail 2

 

                            C.            Supporting detail 3

 

IV.            Sub-topic 2

 

                            A.            Supporting detail 1

 

                             B.            Supporting detail 2

 

                            C.            Supporting detail 3

 

V.            Sub-topic 3

 

                            A.            Supporting detail 1

 

                             B.            Supporting detail 2

 

                            C.            Supporting detail 3

 

VI.            Sub-topic 4

 

                            A.            Supporting detail 1

 

                             B.            Supporting detail 2

 

                            C.            Supporting detail 3

 

VII.            Sub-topic 5

 

                            A.            Supporting detail 1

 

                             B.            Supporting detail 2

 

                            C.            Supporting detail 3

 

VIII.            Conclusion

 

Provide a brief summary on your proposed research, including a stated conclusion on the importance of research topic in a particular field or discipline with at least 3 sentences. No partial sentence is acceptable.

 

 

 

Part I:

 

Military Funding: Agenda of Presidential Candidates

 

Gary Carter

 

IT 150, 13977; W 7:10; Moriarty; 9/28/16

 

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Motivation of this research:

 

1)      According to Council on Foreign Relations (2014), some of the ways that the United States spends a portion of its budget is through military funding.

 

a)      There are several ways the military divides its funding provided from the government….

 

i)        Retire military pay

 

ii)      Reserve and National guard pay

 

iii)     Civilian pay

 

iv)    Active duty military pay.

 

b)      Thesis: Due to the upcoming election year I wish to cover both electoral candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s agenda on military funding and how it will impact the tax payers.

 

2)      Donald Trump’s Plan

 

3)      From my understanding I believe Trump’s plan is more “gun-hoe”. However some reasons one may believe this is…

 

i)        As stated by (Reuters, 2016) Trump wishes to increase Army manning by sixty thousand from its current 480 thousand.

 

ii)      Trump also pledges to provide thirteen additional battalions to the Marine Corps current twenty six, which means recruiting an additional ten thousand marines.

 

iii)    In addition to trumps increase in manning he also hopes to add one hundred tactical Aircraft to the Air Force and boost the Navy’s fleet of ships from two hundred and seventy thousand to three hundred and fifty thousand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4)      Hillary Clinton’s Plan

 

a)      One could believe that Clintons plan for military funding is in direct opposition to trumps. Her plan according to her website is more of an aggressive defense.

 

b)      Which means…

 

i)        She wishes to take battles to cyberspace which entails hacking.

 

(1)   Ex. Stopping any enemy Aircraft from leaving there shores.

 

ii)      I believe this is the best way to conduct warfare because it can prevent millions of lives from being lost along with “being a good steward of tax payer’s money “stated by Clinton.

 

5)      Impact of plans/conclusion

 

a)      Salary of an active duty enlisted member

 

i)        According to Locsin (2016) “The average active duty soldier receives ninety-nine thousand dollars per year that includes pay and benefits”.

 

(1)   This means that if Trump wins the upcoming election he would be increasing the national deficit roughly by 6.9 billion dollars just in recruiting alone.

 

ii)      Quoted by Axle Geeks (2016), the F22 raptor one of the most tactical aircraft in this day and age cost one hundred and fifty million dollars per air craft.

 

iii)    Face the facts (2015) deemed that it would take 26.8 billion dollars to build one air craft carrier.

 

iv)    So in a grand total Donald Trump’s military plan would cost the tax payers a 4.87 trillion dollars.

 

v)      As a result, I feel that financially this country cannot handle Donald Trump’s plan for military spending. I believe that Hillary Clintons plan for cyberwar fair in the long run (Locsin, 2016)may be more economical.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

 

 

Face The Facts USA. (2012, November 04). Retrieved from New Aircraft Carrier Does More with Less Crew: http://www.facethefactsusa.org/facts/New-Aircraft-Carrier-Does-More-with-Less-Crew

 

Hillary Clinton. (2016, june 02). Retrieved from Hillary for America·: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/military-and-defense/

 

Landay, J., & Strobel, W. (2016, September 08). Reuters. Retrieved from Trump would spend billions more on military, but for what? experts ask: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-military-idUSKCN11E34D

 

Locsin, A. (2016). The Average Salary of a U.S. Soldier. Retrieved from Chron: http://work.chron.com/average-salary-us-soldier-9060.html

 

Walker, d. (2014, July 15). Council of Foriegn Relations. Retrieved from Trends in U.S. Military Spending: http://www.cfr.org/defense-budget/trends-us-military-spending/p28855

 

 

 

 

 

 

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