Instructions: Students, please email the instructor your top three choices through CANVAS before you begin your research. Each person will be assigned a unique topic on Human Sexuality—the available topics on the next page.
Certainly! Here are instructions for writing a 700 to 800-word research paper in American Psychological Association (APA) style:
Title Page:
Title: Create a concise and informative title that reflects the main focus of your research. Center the title at the top of the page.
Author Information: Below the title, include your name and institutional affiliation (if applicable).
Running Head: Insert a running head at the top-left corner of each page. It should be a shortened version of your title (50 characters or less), in all caps.
Abstract:
You don’t need an abstract for this paper
Introduction:
Introduction (100-150 words): Provide a brief overview of the topic and introduce the research question or hypothesis. State the significance of the study and the gap in the existing literature.
Literature Review:
Literature Review (300-350 words): Discuss relevant studies and theories related to your topic. Identify gaps or controversies in the literature that your research aims to address.
Discussion:
Discussion (150-200 words): Interpret your research and discuss their implications for human sexuality. Relate your findings to the existing literature and address any social issues that may impact communities or individuals. Propose avenues for future research.
Conclusion:
Conclusion (50-100 words): Summarize the main points of your research and emphasize the significance of your findings.
References:
References: List all the sources you cited in your paper. Follow the APA citation style guidelines for formatting.
Formatting:
Font and Spacing: Use a legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point) and double-space your entire paper.
Margins: Set 1-inch margins on all sides of the page.
Page Numbers: Include page numbers in the top-right corner of each page.
Headings: Use APA-style headings to organize the different sections of your paper. Headings should be bold and centered.
In-text Citations: When citing sources within the text, use the author-date citation format (e.g., Smith, 2020).
Reference Page: Format the reference page with a hanging indent for each entry.
Revision:
Proofread: Before submitting your paper, carefully proofread for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. Ensure that your writing is clear and concise.
By following these instructions, you should be able to create a well-organized and properly formatted research paper in APA style within the specified word count range.
HERE are three topics. Please choose ONE for the research paper. I have attached the text book to add as a reference.
Topics:
1. Infertility in the United States includes a discussion of female and male infertility and treatment options.
2. Identify the sexually transmitted infections and the associated risk factors.
3. Discuss statistics and issues surrounding sex trafficking globally and nationally.
