Research Paper

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1. Cover Page

a. Name and class

b. Abstract: 100 words or less, which explicitly states your research problem, independent and dependent variables, and the countries under analysis

2. Introduction (1-2 pages)

a. Statement of the Problem/Research Question

b. Definition of Terms

c. Hypothesis/Hypotheses

3. Body

a. Background of the Study/Literature Review

1. What have scholars already written on your issue, and the countries under study

b. Methodology

1. Type of Research

2. Respondents

3. Questionnaire/Surveys, etc etc..

4. Tables/statistical data/graphs to support your findings

c. Presentation and Analysis of Data

1. Social/economic/political causes of the issue

4. Conclusion

a. Concluding Statement

1. Analytical Summary

2. Thesis Reworded

b. Recommendations/Solutions if applicable

5. Appendices

a. Tables and graphs used for statistical work used in paper

6. List of References

a. Where you list all of works cited