Juvenile Gang And The Perils Of Gang Involvement (APA STYLE) / Law – Criminal
CJUS 340
Research Paper – Final Submission Instructions
The Research Paper is an assignment requiring the submission of 2 distinct works: 1) a previously submitted 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 detailing the your research).
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-inch margins, double-spaced).
· Length of 7–10 pages.
· Page numbers according to current APA guidelines.
· Third person voice.
· Must include:
· Cover page with the proposal title, student name, course name, and instructor name.
· References/Bibliography Page.
· These are NOT to be counted in the total number of pages. You must use a minimum of 3 citations from peer-reviewed journals.
· The electronic file you submit must be 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, use Liberty 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).
