Research Paper InstructionsPurposeThis assignment is the capstone project for the research writing class. Students will compile the work they have done over the course of the semester into a single scientific research article. This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade.BackgroundOver the course of the semester you have analyzed primary research and might even have conducted your own primary research. You have identified a research question, located sources to answer that question, analyzed the results, and worked with others to create a poster presentation about your research.Writing TaskPlease write an 8-12 page scientific article (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins) about the topic you have researched. Your essay should include the following:Title pageAbstract (3/4 page)Introduction (3/4 page)Methodology (1-2 pages)Literature Review (be sure to re-watch this short video for a review of how to write the Literature Review section—https://library.sjsu.edu/video/writing-literature-review-section (Links to an external site.)) (3-4 pages)Results (1-2 pages)Discussion (1-2 pages)References (1-2 pages)Essays will be evaluated according to the following criteria:Addressing the writing task—a successful essay includes and fully addresses each of the eight required parts of the assignmentCogency—your article is clear and your analysis is logicalSupport—you provide specific detailsOrganizationStyle—a successful essay uses Standard Written English to convey the ideas
