Term paper instructions
The term paper is intended to provide you with the opportunity to more fully explore a class discussion topic, as well as examine it from a more empirical perspective. The paper should be approximately 3 pages in length, Times New Roman 12pt t double spaced (not including a cover page or references). It should consist of at least 2 empirical research articles from reputable journals. Inclusion of materials from popular magazines or the web can be used in the paper, but do not count toward the article requirement. You should strive to find articles from the past decade. The paper will be written in APA style. The term paper is due May 19, 2021 and no papers will be accepted after May 19, 2021.
Research paper instructions:
The paper is required to be written in APA style for review articles. It should consist of at least 2 empirical research articles from reputable journals.
To do list:
1. Try to find review articles and other basic information to use for background (outside of
what is provided in textbook)
2. Find 2 empirical articles (papers have method/results sections)
3. Write the paper a. b. c. d.
a. Background information to topic; research question/hypotheses
b.Describe/summarize empirical articles
c. Critically analyze topic; synthesize findings from articles P
d. Propose future directions/research (be as specific as you’d like)
Grading scheme includes:
Content: 40 pt
Full explanation of topic
Introduction to topic
Background, method, results, conclusions of 2 studies Conclusion to paper
Depth of thought: 30pt
Provided own conclusions and thoughts Critical analysis of research
Provide future directions
Clarity: 20pt
Written in clear and understandable language Logical order
Provides connections among papers
Succinct language
Grammar/Technical aspect:
APA style / other requirements: 10pts
Referencing within paper 10pts
Reference page at end (with all references from paper)
