The research paper should be a minimum of ten pages, Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced with 1” borders on all sides. Include appropriate cover sheet and bibliography. It does not need an abstract. You need to use a MINIMUM of five sources. For a topic, pick a subject in your field of study (I suggest finding a recent development in the field) and write the paper for a GENERAL audience, one who is not familiar with your field of study and its accompanying jargon.