The research paper should follow this guide lines
Title page
Abstract (Do not indent)
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background of the Topic/Study
Problem Statement: It is not known if and to what degree/extent… or It is not known how/ why.
Research Question/Hypothesis
Purpose of the Study
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Define and explain the problem
Summarize previous investigations to inform readers of the current state of knowledge ab out this problem
Identify gaps in the literature:
contradictions
inconsistencies
relationships, etc.
Highlight main issues and controversies
Suggest next steps in solving the problem
Refer to minimum five (5) references published within the last 3-5 years
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
1. Show the step by step process taken to complete the research.
2. Present all tools used in the research
3. Explain how information was handled
4. Use past tense to refer to the already completed research
Methodology
Chapter 4: Findings/Results
Discussion
Chapter 5: Conclusion
References
Appendixes
This includes your surveys, interviews, any form, permission letters that you have used.
I will provide 11 references to be used in the research paper.
