Research Essay

You are required to write and submit a research paper (4 pages, excluding the cover page and reference page = 6 pages in total).You may choose your own topic or pick a topic from a Research Exercise found in each chapter unit.Each chapter has accompanying research exercises. You may choose to write your research paper off a topic from these research exercises OR you may also choose to identify your own topic. Either way, it is imperative to communicate with the instructor about your research paper with any questions you may have. The research exercises that accompany each chapter further stimulate critical thinking about the topic. Each research exercise contains questions and resources that will be helpful in writing your paper, if you choose that topic.Microsoft Word. The paper must be 1,000 words or more (about four double-spaced pages). All papers need to be TYPED, DOUBLE SPACED ON STANDARD-SIZED PAPER (8.5 X 11 inches) WITH MARGINS OF 1 INCH ON ALL SIDES AND USE TIMES NEW ROMAN 12 POINT FONT.Your journal articles in your paper should be referenced. You can use your text and at least TWO outside sources to document your papers. Please use the American Psychological Association (APA) style writing format for referencing your sources. Reference Librarians at each campus of the college can also help you with this.