Writing the ReWriting the Research Paper *The Research Paper:
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> 1. Must be fifteen to twenty double-spaced pages in length (excluding
> title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as
> outlined
> in the Ashford Writing Center.
> 2. Must include a title page with the following:
> 1. Title of paper
> 2. Student’s name
> 3. Course name and number
> 4. Instructor’s name
> 5. Date submitted
> 3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis
> statement.
> 4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
> 5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
> 6. Must use at least ten scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources
> published within the last five years, including a minimum of three from
> the
> Ashford University Library.
> 7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford
> Writing Center.
> 8. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to
> APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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>
> Carefully review the Grading Rubric
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