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Research Paper Guidelines

• Cover Page (1 page)

– Project Name

– Class Name

– Date

– Student Name

• Table of Contents (1 page)

• Introduction (1 page)

– Describe the chosen topic

– Tell us why do you think this topic is important

Research Paper Guidelines

• Literature Research/Findings (2-3 pages)

– Describe findings and sources

– Support/reason your choices of sources

• Analysis (2-3 pages)

– Analyze findings as related to your chosen topic

– Group your findings in major categories, as needed

– Describe what do you think is the most valuable

information you have found and why?

– Future developments and trends

Research Paper Guidelines

• Applications (2-4 pages)

– What kind of applications do you see for the

chosen research topic

– Describe possible benefits to various companies

or organizations if your finding goes practical

– Describe possible obstacles/challenges to the

implementation of your findings to practical

situations

– Consider cost implications

– Consider social/ethical/cultural implications

Research Paper Guidelines

• Conclusion and Recommendation (1-2 pages)

– Outline main conclusion(s) of your research paper

– Outline any recommendation(s) and why?

• References (1 page)

Research Paper Guidelines

Notes:

• The choice of topic is from the subjects covered in this course. Please

check your textbook and related/included links for further research.

Please also look at various Case Studies in your textbook.

• The paper has to be typewritten in MS Word;

• All writing/formatting must be in the APA style guide; there will be a

great penalty for not following this guideline.

• Check for proper grammar, spelling and syntax; there will be a great

penalty for not following this guideline.

• Be careful with the plagiarism issue. All papers will be checked

against Turnitin Web site; there will be a great penalty for not

following this guideline.

• You can include graphics (tables, pictures, etc.) – however, make

sure they fit the purpose of the paper (professional look and feel).

ALL graphics have to include the source, unless is self-produced!