Research Paper InstructionsThe Research Paper is due at the end of Week 7. APA writing style is required for this paper.The research paper should be constructed and then saved in MS Word, PDF, or as a Web page. The paper should be 5-7 (double-spaced) pages long, excluding pages associated with title pages, appendices, or bibliography. In other words the body of the paper should be 5-7 pages (1 inch margins – 12 pt. font – (Times New Roman or Arial). The paper should be documented and include at least 6 reliable sources in addition to the text of the course.The paper should address a contemporary important aspect of the concepts you are learning in this class. The student must choose his or her topic. The topic choice is part of the assignment and it must be approved by your instructor by the end of Week Three. A good place to look for interesting topics is in the material covered in your textbook. The final paper is not due until the 7th week of class; however, it is a good idea to begin the paper now. The paper may be turned in early, as well as by the due date. Papers turned in late will be graded zero.The paper should not simply be a review printed material. The focus should be on synthesizing and reporting the research information you have found. At least 25% of the text MUST be your own words and your own work. This percentage will be checked by your professor through Self Assign or the Turnitin.com Website. Remember, large cut-and pasted sections and/or personal, unsupported opinions are not acceptable in this professional paper.Learning resources to help students succeed academically are available through the Limestone College Library. The library offers print resources, books, and periodicals for research. Help in researching your topic may be requested through the Research Librarian. Library resources are also available online, and can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet. There is also a writing center on campus providing services to all students, including online students.Writing Assistance: Limestone College Online Writing Lab Statement: The Limestone College Online Writing Lab (LC OWL) provides live, one-on-one tutorial sessions designed to help students through the writing process for any assignments in any class. Writing is hard. Getting help is easy. Visit the LC OWL at:http://www.limestone.edu/extended-campus-resources/online-writing-lab-owlAcademic Integrity PolicyLimestone College holds its students to high standards of academic integrity and will not tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation, or deception. Such acts of intellectual dishonesty include, but are not limited to submitting another’s work as one’s own, facilitating other students’ acts of academic dishonesty, using Internet sources without citation, or any other form of plagiarism. It is important to know that the professor will submit your paper to: www/turnitin.com for review of content and sources.
