Juvenile gang and the perils of gang involvement (APA STYLE)

CJUS 340

Research Paper – Final Submission Instructions

The Research Paper is an assignment requiring the submission of 2 distinct works: 1) a previously submitted research development proposal (a 1- or 2-page document outlining what you hope to research and how you intend to do it); and 2) the Research Paper (the actual 7–10-page work detailing the your research).

Components of the Research Paper:

· The rationale: why the research is needed and what the general area of current concern is.

· Existing research: what is already known about the general area of the proposed research.

· The research Development Proposal.

· A discussion of information needed for the Development Proposal.

Guidelines:

· Current APA formatting (12 point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced).

· Length of 7–10 pages.

· Page numbers according to current APA guidelines.

· Third person voice.

· Must include:

· Cover page with the proposal title, student name, course name, and instructor name.

· References/Bibliography Page.

· These are NOT to be counted in the total number of pages. You must use a minimum of 3 citations from peer-reviewed journals.

· The electronic file you submit must be named in the following manner: lastname first initial_submission type (i.e. rp1 for research paper). For example: smithj_rp.doc (this would be J. Smith's Research Paper).

If you need assistance with writing or current APA formatting, use Liberty University’s Online Writing Center.

Non-required elements:

· The methods appropriate to collecting the required information.

· The sources of information (size and type of sample, etc.).

· The timescale and sequence of various parts of the research.

· A statement of what you intend the outcomes to be (reports, discussion papers, contributions to theory, materials, etc.).

· Description of who will do what and at what cost (if funding is being sought).

Submit your Research Paper