Research Paper Guidelines and Requirements
TASK:To produce a formal research paper using contemporary research skills and
resources and standard APA documentation on a topic of current scientific
interest.
FORMAT:8.5 x 11 inch white typing paper / Margins (all): 1”
Typed – double-spaced, flush left / Font: 12 pt. Times New Roman
Word Count: 750 -1000 words
Title page:Running hed/ page number in header
Required APA information centered
Abstract:APA style
In header: running hed–shortened version of paper title- top left all caps, pg number top right
One paragraph – 150 – 250 words.
Body:All lines double spaced.
In-text citations according to APA format
1” margins all around
Reference page: References centered at top of page.
Flush left.
All entries double spaced, hanging indent, APA format
APA parenthetical documentation shall be used in citing sources within the paper itself.
CONTENT:Sources: MINIMUMTen (10) preliminary sources (see calendar below);
minimum of four (4) cited sources.
No General Encyclopedias (World Book Online, Wikipedia)
Databases preferred.
3 x 5 or 4 x 6 (physical source cards, APA style, for grading)
Note Cards: 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 (physical note cards, APA style, for grading)
40 total notes, minimum (
Paper: typed, double spaced.Electronic submissionsby 9 pm on due date.
No hard copy submissions without compelling reason and prior review.
Work Calendar
December 1-3; 8-10-Blazer Library: primary research and documentation
December 5 -First Look @ research notes/ EON check
December 8-preliminary Reference list (see requirements above)
December 12 -All source cards/note cards review.
December 19 – Final copies due. Electronic submissions due by 9 pm.
Work Points – 15 per day for each class period in Library 45 max./wk. (90)
Check Points – 10 pts. [First Look (10), Prelim. Ref. (30),
Source/note card rev.(2-5 pts.)] 120 - 240 max.
Final Copy – APA format, approved science topic + 100 points
Up to 430 pts.poss.
ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED BYDecember 19, End of the First Semester.