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Capstone Projects. Research Paper 2013-2014. Required Research. Need in the community Who else is involved Why this project Plan of action. Need in the Community. Include research you have done that demonstrates there is a need in the community for your project. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Research Paper2013-2014
Capstone Projects
Required ResearchNeed in the community
Who else is involved
Why this project
Plan of action
Need in the CommunityInclude research you
have done that demonstrates there is a need in the community for your project.
It has to be something that is not already being addressed by other means.
Include who your project is going to help.
Who Else is Involved?Are there other
organizations currently working on this problem?
Who are your allies in this project?
Who are your going to reach out to for help within the community?
How will you obtain resources?
Why this Project?Why did you choose
this project?What about it
interests you?What do you hope to
accomplish through this project?
How will it work?
Plan of ActionWhat is your plan of
action?What steps do you need
to take to implement this project?
How did you determine your budget and what is your budget?
What resources do you need to implement your project?
Length3 – 5 pagesTable of reference, diagrams, and appendices
are in addition to the lengthFormat
Must be organizedUse section headingsStart with and abstract and end with a
conclusion
Paper Structure and Organization
GeneralTypedDouble spaced1” margins all
around12 pt. Times New
RomanRunning header
including page numbers
Title PageAbstractMain BodyReferences
GuidelinesPaper Sections
Title PageTitle of the PaperAuthor’s Name (First,
Middle initial, Last)CourseSchool NameDateDouble-spacedRunning Header
Go into headerPage number flush rightAbbreviated Title flush
left
AbstractRunning HeaderCenter “Abstract” on
first line of the pageWrite a concise summary
of your research (no indentation)
Should include: research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, conclusions (150-250 words)
Main BodyCenter the title on the
first line of the first page
Indent each paragraph using the tab key
Headings should be sized according to level
Text is left justifiedInclude figures,
diagram, or charts within text as appropriate
All references must be documentedPlease use a variety
of references such as: books, periodicals, journals, and the Internet
Look at this example paper from the OWL at Purdue for more explanation: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf
ReferencesOn a new page, center
word “References”All lines after the first
line of each entry should be indented (hanging indent)
Author’s names are inverted (last name first)
Alphabetized by last name of the author
Italicize titles of longer works like books or journals
Do not italicize, underline, or put quotes around shorter works
For examples and instructions for your specific media please see the OWL at Purdue at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/