Research Paper Instructions
Research Paper Instructions:
1.Choose a Research topic from our textbook or from the New York Times’ Science Section on Tuesdays (available at http://www.nytimes.com). Email this topic to the instructor and include 3 references for scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic by no later than Sunday January 29 2017 at 11:54 PM.Be sure to read my suggested tips for locating a peer-reviewed scholarly journal article BEFORE sending me your proposed topic / references.
2.Wait for emailed approval for your topic before writing.
3.Please type your research paper using Microsoft Word 10-12 point black font Times New Roman or Arial
4.View and adhere to these Research Paper Assignment Guidelines (see below) as you complete your paper.
5.Provide in-text citations and references following the American Psychological Association (APA 6.0) style writing format for documenting your sources. Paraphrase and / or directly quote following APA 6.0 formatting guidelines. Points reductions will occur for no / improper use of APA 6.0 scholarly formatting AND / OR for use of other types of scholarly formatting such as MLA or Chicago.
oReference Librarians at each campus of the college can also help you with this.
oRecommended website:Purdue University Online Writing Lab.
6.Discuss information from your coursetext and at least FIVE scholarly peer-reviewed journal articlesrelated to your topic in your paper.Cite / reference all paraphrased or quoted material in your paper following APA 6.0.Your paper must include a minimum of five (5) typed pages in addition to a cover page and reference pages.
NO PLAGIARISM AND FOR SERIOUS TEACHERS