Students are required to complete a review of literature on a topic of their choice. The topic must be specific in nature and approved by your professor.

Description

Point of clarity: You should have at LEAST 5 pages of typed information not including the cover page and reference page. So the minimum pages you should have would be 7 pages.

Research Paper Rubric:

Students are required to complete a review of literature on a topic of their choice. The topic must be specific in nature and approved by your professor. The paper should be at least 8-10 pages in length (12-point font), typed, doubled-space, and in APA format. The paper must reference literature from journals dating 2009 or later. At least six-eight references must be used for the paper. Copies of the 6-8 article references must be handed in with the paper and may not be returned. In addition to at least 6-8 journal articles, other references may be cited as noted below. 10% will be deducted for all late papers (within the first 24 hours) and NO papers will be accepted after 24 hours. Paper due 11/15/19.

Recommended Generic Paper Outline (individualized to your topic)

I. Introduction (Overview of paper topics)

II. Basic Essential Concepts of your Topic (include concepts and terms as well as ideas).

III. Discussion about your chosen topic (This is where you elaborate upon your findings, and explain what you found, adding your own personal interpretations).

IV. Uses of Topic and Supporting Research (Does research support the use of this topic)?

V. Summary

Note: Parts II. and III. can come from books that summarize your topic as well as some articles. Part IV. must come from journal articles. Don’t use websites unless pre-approved by instructor.

PLEASE DO OUTLINE AND PAPER (TEENAGE PREGNANCY IS THE TOPIC)