Final Research Paper

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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 Five 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
  • a title page
  • five to seven pages of body text (1,500 to 2,000 words)
  • 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.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • 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.