Research Paper must be done on separate documents in correct order. I will need the topic done by 9/29/2014. Choose a topic for your Research Paper. Provide a 150-word explanation on why you chose your topic and how you plan to conduct your research.
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overview_research_paper.docDuring this course, you will compose a 10–12-page Research Paper on a social problem related to a human services need that you are interested in addressing. Throughout the course, you will submit various parts of the paper. The parts are listed below in chronological order: ******The steps to this paper must be done in this order (separate documents)****** 1Topic 2 Reference Page Rough Draft 3 Working Outline 4 Title Page and Final Reference Page 5 Rough Draft 6 Abstract 7 Research Paper *You must use at least 12 peer-reviewed articles to successfully complete your paper. The items listed below are the order in which you will turn in each piece or your paper. Be sure to pay close attention to due dates and to properly follow current APA format. If you are struggling with APA, refer to the Additional Information folder for help
*First* Topic
Choose a topic for your Research Paper. Provide a 150-word explanation on why you chose your topic and how you plan to conduct your research.
*Second* Reference Page Rough Draft
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· Reference Page Example (20.786 KB) ( I attached this separately)
Find 12 peer-reviewed articles addressing your Research Paper topic. Seven of your articles must have been chosen within the last 5 years. Then, compose a rough draft of your reference page. Current APA format is required and will be critiqued.
*Third* Working Outline
· Working Outline Example (25.565 KB)
A working outline is used to guide you in organizing your ideas into major and minor topics. Using the examples provided, create a Working Outline for your Research Paper. For each of your subheadings, be sure to include quotations, statistics, or examples you would like to include in your paper. This outline will be a great use when you actually compose your final paper.
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*Fourth*Title Page and Final Reference Page
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· Title Page and Final Reference Page Example (23.167 KB)
Create your Title Page and your Final Reference Page for your Research Paper in current APA format.
*Fifth* Rough Draft
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· Rough Draft Grading Rubric (17.307 KB)
*The Rough Draft of your paper must include 10–12 pages of content. Be aware that it is not necessary to include a title page, abstract, or references page for this assignment. Although this is an "early version" of your final Research Paper, it is still crucial to proofread your work and to pay special attention to your APA formatting before submitting it. Feedback will be provided on grammar and writing mechanics as well as on content. This is to provide you with some information regarding room for improvement in your final paper that is due.
*Sixth* Abstract
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An abstract is a brief, self-contained, non-evaluative, comprehensive summary of the contents of your Research Paper. Create a formal APA abstract for your Research Paper. Be sure to include the following:
5. Why a reader may be interested in the Research Paper,
6. The main argument of the paper,
7. The types of evidence used to support the main argument,
8. The results of your research in regard to the main argument, and
9. Changes that could or should be implemented based on your findings.
Your abstract must be between 150 and 250 words. Also, be sure your acronyms are spelled out. Refer to your APA guide for help or the Additional Information folder.
*Seventh*Research Paper
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· Research Paper Grading Rubric (30 KB)
After completing your final draft, submit your Research Paper using the SafeAssign link provided in SafeAssign will help you judge the originality of your paper and avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism includes: a) failing to cite another's work when you have used that person's ideas, b) copying another's work or just changing a word or two in a passage or phrase (even if you cite it), c) copying another's work without appropriate quotation citation, or d) copying your own work without appropriate citation (APA Chapter 1, Section 1.10, p. 15-16). You may submit the paper 3 times via the draft links to check your score and make revisions, but only until the final due date. Be sure to check your SafeAssign score and edit as necessary. Utilize the grading rubric provided to ensure your work is following what is expected.
