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.
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.
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.
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.