Each student must write an original research paper, in active voice, typed, double-spaced, justified, with 1-inch margins, in Times New Roman 12-point font, and in current APA style, including an abstract (50 words minimum and 100 words maximum), keywords (3 terms minimum and 5 terms maximum), and references (7 references minimum and no maximum) as well as any relevant tables, figures, and appendixes. Examples of manuscripts in this format are available in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.
All work must be submitted only through Canvas, and not via email and not via attachments (.doc, .pdf, .rtf, etc.), so it can be processed through TurnInIt (plagiarism and AI checking software). Be aware that using grammar checkers may add AI-generated language, which is not acceptable and likely will be detected by the TurnItIn plagiarism and AI-detection software.
Any student conducting research with human subjects (for example – interviews, questionnaires, surveys, or other related approaches) must secure formal, written Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval from STU and must submit a copy of that approval by the end of Week 3. (Be aware this involves a separate process, outside of this course, with a formal proposal, which may create a timeline that may conflict with the due date for this course. A student using this methodology must demonstrate extremely efficient time management.)
The paper may be on any subject matter in the textbook.
The paper is to be written clearly and concisely, and students will lose points for improper grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling.
The paper is to be 1,000-1,500 words in length, current APA style, excluding the abstract, title page, keywords, and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of seven (7) current scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources(statutes, court opinions) published within the last five (5) years.
Use the following naming format for submissions: Assignment Number-Last Name (e.g., for Assignment 3 from a student named Smith: “3-Smith”).
Complete and submit the assignment by 11:00 p.m. ET on Friday.
Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
