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Subject English
Deadline (Pacific Time) 04/30/2017 11:30 pm
Budget $30-$100
Major Assignment #3: Synthesized Argument Research Paper
For the final major assignment of this course, you will finalize the research you have been conducting all semester on your topic and turn it into a synthesized argument.
For guidance in writing an APA style research paper, consult the Purdue Owl Website at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ or use the APA template found in Microsoft Word.
Elements of this research paper will consist of the following (coinciding with APA formatting style for a research paper):
Title Page
� Consisting of a RUNNING HEAD title and page number in header (and throughout the paper)
� Title of paper
� Your Name
� University of Houston
Introduction
� The first paragraph should tell your reader the purpose of the report with regard to what you intend to do in this paper (this is where your thesis statement comes in)
� It should introduce your topic, along with some background information about the topic
� It should also tell your reader what your research questions are
Body of Paper
� This will encompass all the research you have conducted in answering your research questions
� This section should synthesize the research of your sources with your overall analysis/argument
� You may use section headings here for each of the questions being answered through your research
� All in-text citations are located in the body of the paper; all sources listed in the Reference page must be cited in the paper at least once
� Your argument should be prevalent throughout the paper
Conclusion
� Summarize paper and your opinion
� Restate key points and conclusions reached in the paper
Reference page
� At least 8 to 10 credible sources
� Must be in APA style formatting (listed alphabetically, correct indents, correct punctuation, etc.)
� There should be NO Annotations included in this section
Writing Style
� Paper must be written in 3rd person voice, not first person voice (Don�t use �I�.)
� Do not use contractions
� Use academic writing
� Use topic sentences and smooth transitions throughout
� Use proper guidelines for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure throughout the paper
Formatting Specifications, Due Date, and Grading:
� APA formatting with 12 point font (preferably Times New Roman)
� Page should have 1 inch margins on all sides
� Paper should be double-spaced
� Must be at least 5 to 8 pages in length; length of paper does not include title page or reference pages
