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RESEARCH PAPER – FINAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The Research Paper is an assignment requiring the submission of 2distinct works: 1) a research development proposal (a 1- or 2-page document outlining what you hope to

research and how you intend to do it); and 2) the Research Paper (the actual 7–10-page work detailingthe yourresearch).

Components of the Research Paper:
•    The rationale: why the research is needed and what the general area of current concern is.
•    Existing research: what is already known about the general area of the proposed research.
•    The research Development Proposal.
•    A discussion of information needed for the Development Proposal.

Guidelines:
•    Current APA formatting (12 point Times New Roman font, 1-inchmargins, double-spaced).
•    Length of 7–10 pages.
•    Page numbers according to current APA guidelines.
•    Third person voice.
•    Must include:
o    Cover page with the proposal title, student name, course name, and instructor name.
o    References/Bibliography Page.
?    These are NOT to be counted in the total number of pages. You must use a minimum of3 citations from peer-reviewed journals.
•    The electronic file you submit mustbe named in the following manner: lastname first initial_submission type (i.e. rp1 for research paper). For

example:smithj_rp.doc (this would be J. Smith’s Research Paper).
If you need assistance with writing or current APA formatting, useLiberty University’s Online Writing Center.

Non-required elements:
•    The methods appropriate to collecting the required information.
•    The sources of information (size and type of sample, etc.).
•    The timescale and sequence of various parts of the research.
•    A statement of what you intend the outcomes to be (reports, discussion papers, contributions to theory, materials, etc.).
•    Description of who will do what and at what cost (if funding is being sought).

Submit your Research Paper – Final Submission by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday in Module/Week 7.