Instruction
Your research paper should include a brief overview of the historical development of your topic as well as a review of current empirical findings. Below is a detailed overview of all expectations and guidelines for the writing assignment:
Final Paper Sections
Title Page
This includes your name and your (approved) topic selection
The failure to get an approved final topic will result in the deduction of 5 points off the final grade
Paper
Introduction
Historical development
Current research
Discussion/Conclusion
Bibliography
General Format
APA formatting for ALL graded portions of the assignment
As this is an upper level course, formal and proper English is expected. Avoid the use of first person, contractions, and cuss words.
Proper APA citation format:
UHD Library Citation Guides - https://www.uhd.edu/library/help/Pages/citingwriting.aspx
12 point font; Times New Roman, Arial, Cambria, or Calibri
Normal margins
Page numbers
The failure to appropriately use APA will result in the deduction of 10 points off the final grade
Length
8-10 pages
This does NOT include the title page and bibliography
5 points will be deducted for each page below the minimum and above the maximum.
Sources
At least 10 sources are required.
Of these, 5 must be peer-reviewed scholarly sources located through the UHD library
How to locate a scholarly article:
UHD Library Guide - http://library.uhd.edu/scholarly
How to use the library searching databases:
UHD Library Video: Basics Searching - https://youtu.be/_XCou8WcR7A
UHD Library Video: Using LibSearch- https://youtu.be/cTwcLspHTuI
5 points will be deducted for each improper source