1. Final Research Paper. Due by Day 7. Before you submit your Final Research Paper, make sure that you have

•   Reviewed the “Research Paper Guidelines,” available in your online course, 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 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 

o a title page
o five to seven pages of body text (1,500 to 2,000 words) o 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 
  Writing the Final Research Paper
  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: 
• o Title of paper
  o Student’s name
  o Course name and number o Instructor’s name
  o 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.