8-10 pages research paper

· Students are expected to consult a minimum of 12 sources in their research.

· 8 - 10 pages in length. When determining page length, include the title page, but do NOT include references.

· Quotations must be used sparingly, if at all. Sources are to be paraphrased and summarized in the students own words . Wording too close to the original is considered plagiarism and is grounds for an automatic “F”.

· Paper should be divided into multi-paragraph sections, each containing an appropriate header.

· Paper and references should conform to APA format unless proposed otherwise

· Paper should demonstrate a thorough command of Academic style, including reported speech verbs and sophisticated transitions and extensive use of anaphoric references

· Paper should demonstrate a thorough command of English grammar , and contain appropriate use of the various structures we have studied in class

· Paper should be free of spelling and punctuation errors.