Please upload your final research paper.
The paper should be written in APA 6th edition, with citations throughout.. Use only black ink, 12 pt. font and do not include any artwork or pictures.
Place the page numbers on the lower right.
Similarity in Turnitin should be no more that 5%. This is excluding the reference page. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY DIRECT QUOTES IN YOUR PAPER!
The paper is required to include the following: 1. relevant data pertaining to your topic, 2. specific strategies for using the data, 3. reasoning behind your methodology choice, 4. lists of data options you wish to include in your research plan (for example annual reports, weekly program updates, monthly or quarterly budget information, etc).
The paper should include: 1. sources which are relevant to the topic, 2. research method choice, 3. other sources the student may wish to include. For example, scholarly articles, which address either the topic or methodology and demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and research strategy, current newspaper articles that add depth to your research endeavor, interviews, video samples, websites of other cities’, their programs, or nonprofit programs on the internet.
Research Project Outline Template
I.Research topic
II.Research question (s)
III.Research purpose statement
IV.Hypothesis/hypotheses (limit to three hypotheses)
V.Population sample
VI.Each methodology utilized for data collection (per course requirements)
VII.Sample questions (quantitative/qualitative)
VIII.Geographic/demographic information
IX.Data analysis
X.Summary, limitations, and recommendations
XI.References (minimum twelve) Nine sources must be scholarly articles retrieved from the Thomas University Library
If you have charts or graphs, add an Addendum. In the body of the paper, insert (Addendum 1) (Addendum 2), but do not include the graphs/charts in the body of the paper. They should be placed at the end, behind the Reference page.
Note: There is no particular number of pages; however, students must address each of the topics in the guide. Therefore, my guess is your paper should be at least 8 pages and no more than 12. The research question, purpose statement, and hypothesis should be on one page.