Writing the APA Research Paper: The paper should be seven pages in
length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.) and incorporate a
minimum of seven (7) credible references. The paper must be written and presented in
APA style (including, margins, citations, headings, etc.). You will be responsible for
submitting a thesis, outline, rough draft, the final paper and presenting your findings to the class.
• Choosing a Topic: Choose a topic for your research paper that is focused and about which
you can ask a specific research question. Avoid encyclopedia-style reports on a general
topic; such broad topics can become overwhelming and do not allow for purposeful
research. For example, choosing for your topic a condition such as “diabetes” or “autism,”
a setting such as “airports,” or an issue such as “ethics” will likely make for a shallow
paper. Instead, ask a focused question about your topic. Then generate your thesis in answer
to this question.
you can ask a specific research question. Avoid encyclopedia-style reports on a general
topic; such broad topics can become overwhelming and do not allow for purposeful
research. For example, choosing for your topic a condition such as “diabetes” or “autism,”
a setting such as “airports,” or an issue such as “ethics” will likely make for a shallow
paper. Instead, ask a focused question about your topic. Then generate your thesis in answer
to this question.
• Outlining for APA Research Paper: You must submit a detailed outline of your research
paper. Outlines may be in one of several formats, as directed by your course instructor, but
all outlines must include the following: (i) a separate outline point for each paragraph, (ii)
a point for your introduction that includes your thesis statement, (iii) at least three (3) body
paragraph points, each with at least two subpoints illustrating the paragraph’s topic, and
(iv) a point for a concluding paragraph. Your outline should be single spaced and no shorter
than a full page.
paper. Outlines may be in one of several formats, as directed by your course instructor, but
all outlines must include the following: (i) a separate outline point for each paragraph, (ii)
a point for your introduction that includes your thesis statement, (iii) at least three (3) body
paragraph points, each with at least two subpoints illustrating the paragraph’s topic, and
(iv) a point for a concluding paragraph. Your outline should be single spaced and no shorter
than a full page.
• Writing the APA Research Paper: The paper should be six to seven pages in
length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.) and incorporate a
minimum of seven (7) credible references. The paper must be written and presented in
APA style (including, margins, citations, headings, etc.). You will be responsible for
submitting a thesis, outline, a rough draft, the final paper and presenting your findings to the class.
length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.) and incorporate a
minimum of seven (7) credible references. The paper must be written and presented in
APA style (including, margins, citations, headings, etc.). You will be responsible for
submitting a thesis, outline, a rough draft, the final paper and presenting your findings to the class.