Research Paper Week 8 Instructions This assignment (part 4 of 4) is your final r

Research Paper Week 8
Instructions
This assignment (part 4 of 4) is your final research paper should adhere to the following:
Typewritten double spaced format in a scholarly writing style, free from errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, diction, and English usage.
Times New Roman 12-point font, one-inch margin
Use parenthetical citations and author-date references, not footnotes. Follow the Chicago/Turabian style manual. Refer to the Research page of the Trefry Library for more information.
Total 12-15 written pages, plus cover page and references.
For this final paper you should target 15-20 sources, with the majority being peer-reviewed.

Your paper should include the following sections:

1. TITLE: The title of your paper should be brief but should adequately inform the reader of your general topic and the specific focus of your research.

2. INTRODUCTION: Explain the purpose and importance of the study, your research question, and your thesis (main argument).

3. LITERATURE REVIEW: This section should be largely comprised of what you wrote in the previous assignment, plus any additional relevant literature you have gathered as you completed the study.

4. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND EVALUATION METHODS: This section should discuss the theoretical framework that you used to frame your analysis and methods or criteria that you used to conduct your study.

5. FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS: Use this section to present the findings of your research. Present the answer(s) to your research question. Use your theoretical framework to frame your findings. Finally, tell the reader what research gaps remain to be explored, and recommend future paths of study whereby you and/or other scholars might extend the research forward.

6. CONCLUSION: Briefly reiterate the purpose of your study, your research question, and findings.

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