Write a 3-4 page analysis paper (plus a cover page and a reference
page, no abstract is required). You are to have a minimum of 2 academically sound outside sources in
addition to your textbook. All sources are to be cited in the paper (called intext citations) and in the reference page using APA format
You cannot just “Google” your topic & expect to find academically sound sources. Try the se searches:
▪ https://www.jstor.org/
▪ https://academic.oup.com/journals/pages/social_sciences
▪ https://www.refseek.com/
▪ https://academic.microsoft.com/home
▪ https://scholar.google.com/
It is to be written in APA format and include a cover page and a reference page. The paper should have
an introduction, body, and conclusion. The body of your paper needs to include (1) proper in-text
citations, (2) sparing use of direct quotes only when absolutely necessary, (3) avoidance of personal
statements, e.g., “I” and “My” statements, and (4) avoidance of contractions, e.g., can’t versus cannot.
Further:
• The entire assignment should be strictly double-spaced, with no additional space before or after
each line (check your paragraph settings).
• The entire assignment should be written in 12 pt. font Times New Roman font with 1” margins
on all sides.
• The assignment is not to exceed 4 pages.
• You should have transition statements from one paragraph to the next paragraph.
• The assignment is to be written in proper English, with college-level writing mechanics, e.g.,
spelling, verb usage and tense, grammar, vocabulary, sentence formation, and paragraph
formation.
Here are some alternatives to “I” and “my” statements:
o It is the belief of this student that…
o It is the opinion of this student that…
