narcolepsy

TOPIC: NARCOLEPSY

You are required to compose an academic research paper consisting of 2,000 - 2,500 words on a psychological disorder of your choosing. Use the rubric to guide you and any additional resources you find to ensure that your paper is written in APA 7th edition format.

APA Format (7Th Edition) Entire paper is double-spaced with 1" margins ___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman ___ Pagination ___ Title, name, college name course number and title, instructor's name and date ___ Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea, subtopics, etc.

Introduction ___ Approximately one paragraph, addressing the topic and a main idea ___ Includes thesis statement

Body ___ Generally, of three elements (of from one to several paragraphs each) ___ Each element supports and develops the main idea (subpoints) ___ Each paragraph contains a clear topic sentence (and also logically leads to the next paragraph)

Conclusion ___ Typically, one paragraph (or may be more) ___ Summarizes the body and concludes the paper ___ Contains restatement of the main idea (or thesis statement), summarize subpoints and leaves the reader with an interesting final impression summarize subpoints and leaves the reader with an interesting final impression

Other Considerations ___ Contains factual support for the purpose ___ Avoids ambiguity in discussion of methods, results or interpretations ___ Is clear and concise ___ Is developed logically ___ Main points are emphasized and auxiliary or background information is kept in proper perspective

Attribution ___ All sources properly attributed, no plagiarism, paraphrasing and direct quotes where Appropriate

References & Citations ___ References on separate titled page (centered) ___ In correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Listed alphabetically ___ Hanging indent ___ Minimum of four (4) credible, accurate and appropriate sources ___ Each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references ___ All citations complete and correctly applied

Style ___ Academically appropriate (formal without being "wordy" or involving affectation (unnatural or artificial expression meant simply to impress) ___ Free of slang, contractions, personal pronouns, "you" ___ Variety of sentence structures ___ Fluency of expression in writing

Writing Mechanics (standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage) ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Assignment is also checked visually for errors not detected electronically ___ Syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, mechanics, organization, and clarity are at the highest level