Before you submit your Final Research Paper, make sure that you have
· Reviewed the Research Paper Guidelines to ensure your paper addresses all required components and develops a clear position in response to one of the writing prompts provided.
· Reviewed the Model Final Research Paper and Week 5 Assignment Template
in order to understand expectations for the assignment.
· Incorporated a minimum of five scholarly sources.
· Provided well-researched evidence to support each claim.
· Incorporated feedback or suggestions into your revisions.
· Proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, mechanics, and style.
· Written a paper that is approximately seven to ten pages total in length, including
o a title page
o five to seven pages of body text (1,500 to 2,000 words)
o a references page
· Formatted your paper according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Your Final Research Paper will be assessed on the following components:
· Structure
· Development
· Style
· Grammar
· APA formatting
· Resources
Submission Information: Complete the tasks above and save the document as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Submit your assignment via the Assignment Submission button. Please use a naming convention for your assignment file that includes your last name and the week number. So, your Final Research Paper assignment should bear a file name that looks like: smithENG122w5.docx or smithENG122w5.pdf.
The Final Research Paper
· Must have a body length of five to seven double-spaced pages formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
· Must include a separate title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student’s name
o Course name and number
o Instructor’s name
o Date submitted
· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought, well-supported claims, and properly cited evidence.
· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
· Must use and cite at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.
· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
