Mastering APA Format for Impactful Research Papers

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Research Paper Details and Guidelines For this assignment, you are required to write an 8-page research paper on the topic that has already been pre-approved by Dr. Wilson. This paper is to be written using APA format (i.e the format standards of the American Psychological Association). If you need assistance, please view the APA guidelines at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html In total, this written portion of the assignment is 20 % of your final grade. In this assignment, you will do something that students, academics, public officials, employees and others are often called on to do: read a collection of research reports on a single subject and analyze and report on the information you found. This is a common and important kind of writing in which the writer tries to convey information in a straightforward, clear way for a reader looking for or interested in the information on your topic. RESEARCH PAPER LEARNING OUTCOMES: Application of concepts learned in this class Greater depth of knowledge in one topic area Diversification of learning for different learning styles and learning needs Increase in research literacy through readings and writing Build skills needed for the 21st Century Learner PLAGARISM: Avoiding plagiarism is a key factor in this assignment. You MUST cite all of your sources with quotes INCLUDING all paraphrased ideas that are not originally yours. To assist you in avoiding academic dishonesty, even if you are UNINTENTIONALLY dishonest: Write your research notes in phrases, not complete sentences from the source. Document page numbers as you record your notes. Record your own ideas, questions, and conclusions while note-taking in a different font or different ink color. Consider organizing your notes in a graphic organizer or outline before you write. REPORTING THE INFORMATION: The Introduction (can be multiple paragraphs or one paragraph depending on your writing style): Clearly introduce your Topic and the Thesis Statement of your paper. The opening should take a reader who may know nothing about the subject -- and may never before have been curious about it -- and prompt that reader to want to read further and understand enough to proceed. A successful opening draws your readers in and prepares...