Question: Research Paper Guidelines
• Cover Page (1 page)
- Project Name
- Class Name
- Date
- Student Name
• Table of Contents (1 page)
• Introduction (1 page)
- Describe the chosen topic
- Tell us why do you think this topic is important
Research Paper Guidelines
• Literature Research/Findings (2-3 pages)
- Describe findings and sources
- Support/reason your choices of sources
• Analysis (2-3 pages)
- Analyze findings as related to your chosen topic
- Group your findings in major categories, as needed
- Describe what do you think is the most valuable information you have found and why?
- Future developments and trends
Research Paper Guidelines
• Applications (2-4 pages)
- What kind of applications do you see for the chosen research topic
- Describe possible benefits to various companies or organizations if your finding goes practical
- Describe possible obstacles/challenges to the implementation of your findings to practical situations
- Consider cost implications
- Consider social/ethical/cultural implications
Research Paper Guidelines
• Conclusion and Recommendation (1-2 pages)
- Outline main conclusion(s) of your research paper
- Outline any recommendation(s) and why?
• References (1 page)
Research Paper Guidelines
Notes: • The choice of topic is from the subjects covered in this course. Please check your textbook and related/included links for further research.
Please also look at various Case Studies in your textbook.
• The paper has to be typewritten in MS Word;
• All writing/formatting must be in the APA style guide; there will be a great penalty for not following this guideline.
• Check for proper grammar, spelling and syntax; there will be a great penalty for not following this guideline.
• Be careful with the plagiarism issue. All papers will be checked against Turnitin Web site; there will be a great penalty for not following this guideline.
• You can include graphics (tables, pictures, etc.) - however, make sure they fit the purpose of the paper (professional look and feel). ALL graphics have to include the source, unless is self-produced!