1. Length: Paper length is 1500 minimum words (excluding title page, references, graphics, charts)
2. 2. Resources: This is a research-based assignment, sources must be scholarly, and websites should be reliable. Minimum of 5 peer reviewed sources. Textbook, encyclopedias do not count. Peer reviewed sources must include date and author. Resources must be within the past 10 years.
3. Thesis: Your thesis must be in italics and clearly state your opinion.
4. Formatting: Typed, double spaced, (entire paper) Times New Roman font,1-inch margins, font size 12.
· Title page include name, class section number, name of assignment, your specific title of the paper including a word count.
· Brief Abstract required
· Running headers and page numbers required on each page
· Subject headings are required and should indicate the subject to follow with APA format
· Citations must be in APA format throughout.
5. The assignment must use college level writing, including spelling, verb usage and tense, grammar, vocabulary, sentence formation and paragraph development. Paper must be written in third person. Be cautious: direct quotes limited to 10% of paper.
6. Reminder to send the paper to drop box early to allow for Turnitin review. Tips for the research paper: