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 wh

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!