Unit 3/4/5

The Title Goes Here and Should be Centered, Bold & with Primary Words Capitalized

Your Name

Name of School

Abstract

This is the abstract. Having an abstract is mandatory for dissertations and final course projects. An abstract may be required based upon assignment requirements or instructor stipulation; however, usually student papers do not require an abstract. Please check with your instructor. Unlike the rest of the paper, it is not indented. The abstract should be an interesting, short, accurate representation of elements of the presentation. There is no specific word length requirement, but 150–250 words would be appropriate. Because conciseness is so important in the abstract, use digits for all numbers except at the beginning of sentences. Restructure sentences so they do not begin with a number. Also, use abbreviations more liberally than you would in the body of the paper (uncommon abbreviations need to be explained, just as you would in the body of the paper). See the APA Publication Manual 7th edition for the content required in an abstract. Also, use the Purdue University Global Writing Center tutorial titled “Abstracts.”

An abstract must be a brief but comprehensive description of the contents of the paper, but it should NOT serve as a summary of the contents. It should not be used as or include promotional or subjective language.

An APA abstract should include a recommended 150 to 250 words.

An APA abstract paragraph is not indented.

Use bold type for the abstract heading.

Only 1 paragraph in an APA abstract.

Avoid using citations in an abstract.

Avoid such wording as “The research project will cover . . .” or “This paper will discuss . . .” because these are instances of anthropomorphism — that is, attributing human behavior or emotions to inanimate objects.

The Title is Repeated Here, Bold, Centered with Primary Words Capitalized

The title placed above where you start your text should be in bold font. The title should be identical to the title in the center of the title page. The introduction of the paper begins here — BUT — do NOT use a heading titled “Introduction.” Times New Roman, size 12-point font is one approved font style. Double-space throughout the paper, including the title page, abstract, body of the document, and references. Only use left-justified paragraph formatting.

CC1 – Initial Business Decisions (This is a Level 1 Heading)

This is a Level 3 Subheading. It is recommended that Level 3 subheadings be used where appropriate to further organize the analysis.

CC2 – Accounting Decisions

There must be 7 Subheadings for CC2 (a thru g).

CC5 – Inventory Decisions

There must be 3 Subheadings for CC5

CC7 – Internal Control Decisions

There must be 2 Subheadings for CC7

CC8 – Credit Decisions

There must be 3 Subheadings for CC8

Conclusion

Do NOT start the conclusion with the words, “In conclusion.” The conclusion section should be a reflection of the introduction. The introduction outlined the purpose of the paper and what the writer will discuss, mentioning the key evidence. The conclusion section of the paper outlines what the writer discussed and how key evidence supported the writer’s argument.

NOTE: Use the Purdue Global Writing Center tutorial titled “Introductions & Conclusions.”

The reference section begins on a new page. The References heading is centered on the first line below the manuscript page header. The references (in hanging indent format) begin on the line following the references heading. The reference pages are also double-spaced. The easiest way to create a hanging indentation is to select the Word “Paragraph” option, and set the reference list page format to “Hanging Indent.”

Word Instructions to Set “Hanging Indent”

When you complete the list of citations, highlight all the sources, select paragraph, and then under special in the open box, select hanging and click ok. Word will automatically format the entries with the hanging indentation.

When entering references, pay special attention to the format for the particular type of reference being used. Especially look at capitalization, making sure there is no underlining, and check your punctuation. On the next page are two examples of references. Please refer to the APA Publication Manual for more details as this is intended just to show you how a reference page looks. And, the Purdue Global Writing Center has comprehensive guidance available.

References

Abramson, L. Y., Seligman, M. E. P., & Teasdale, J. D. (1978). Learned helplessness in humans: Critique and reformulation. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 87(1), 49-74. https://www.apa.org/search?query=volume+87&DocumentType=Journal+Article&sort=Relevance

Bolling, M., Kohlenberg, R. J., & Parker, C. R. (2000). Depression: A radical behavioral analysis and treatment approach. In M. Dougher (Ed.), Clinical behavior analysis (pp. 127-152). Context Press.

NOTE: These are only examples. Do not submit them in your Unit 3 Assignment or Unit 4 Paper.