Research Paper. This paper should help build research and writing skills and lea
Research Paper. This paper should help build research and writing skills and lead to a deeper understanding of a specific topic. Each student will develop a thesis statement related to a topic in corrections as presented in the text. This thesis must be submitted in writing, as scheduled, in the drop box for approval. This will also list FIVE (5) academic journal articles and the source academic journal. A sample thesis is available in the content section under research paper resources. An approved topic cannot be changed. The paper will be five to seven (5-7) pages long using correct APA (American Psychological Association) citations and referencing format with a minimum of FIVE (5) academic journal sources, not textbooks, dictionaries, and encyclopedias (including those such as Wikipedia). Academic papers are written in the third person and in standard English. The thesis should be directly tied to the conclusion, and the last page should be the reference page. The instructor will read the manuscript one time and give comments if submitted when due. High scores are achievable if the feedback given on the manuscript is followed. As with other assignments, the manuscript will be deposited in the drop box. Only complete final drafts will be evaluated. Late papers will lose one full letter grade for every day late. Writing requirements: – The paper must have at least five and no more than seven pages of original writing with supporting sources. – The paper must be typed using Times New Roman, size 12 font, doubled spaced. – Page numbers must appear at the top right of the page except for the title page. – A title page, abstract page, and reference page must be included and do not count as part of the 5 to 7-page requirement. – Pictures and Graphs do not count towards the 5 to 7-page requirement. The paper will be graded on grammar, including spelling and punctuation, general clarity, and organization including a clear thesis and connection to the conclusion. Personal pronouns and contractions will not be used. Students should avoid lengthy quotes in papers and assignments. The skills being graded are the ability to research, analyze and articulate, not the ability to cut and paste. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A PAPER RESULT IN FAILURE FOR THE COURS