PSF Research

The paper must include the following components:

1. A title page.

2. An abstract.

3. The body of the paper (including an introduction with a clear thesis statement at the beginning and a conclusion at the end).

4. A reference page.

Additional details:

· The body of the paper must be 4 to 5 pages in length. The 4 to 5 pages do not include the title page, abstract, or references

· The paper must include a minimum of four primary sources as supporting evidence. These must preferably be from peer-reviewed sources (journals and published books). The use of general websites (e.g., Wikipedia and about.com) is not acceptable. You may cite information from the readings from the course. If you have any questions regarding what an acceptable source is/is not, email your instructor

· You must include copies of all source material from which you collected information on your conflict topic. This includes any and all news stories, articles, or other information that you draw from for your topic. This must be provided as PDFs and submitted with your paper. You must cite the specific details that you draw from in your paper. You will likely use multiple sources as a conflict evolves

· The paper must be written in the objective third person (i.e., no “I,” “you,” “we,” “my,” “our,” etc.) and must be proofread thoroughly for any typographical, grammatical, and general writing errors prior to being submitted

· Direct quotes must be used when identifying specific components of your conflict topic. Reference and cite these quotes by providing a copy of the source material in your submission

· The paper must be double-spaced and written in 12-point Times New Roman font

· Correct APA formatting is required for all citations and references. Consult the guidelines set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition for assistance with correct APA formatting