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!