Writing the PaperThere is a lot to keep in mind when you write a research project. You need to make sure you have a strong thesis, support it using a coherent structure, and incorporate information from outside sources with clear citations. Complete the activities below, which will test your understanding of what’s required when you write a research project.Using the Correct Documentation StyleMatch each research project title with the documentation style commonly used in that discipline: Council of Science Editors (CSE), American Psychological Association (APA), or the Modern Language Association or Chicago Manual of Style (MLA/Chicago).

Writing the PaperThere is a lot to keep in mind when you write a research project. You need to make sure you have a strong thesis, support it using a coherent structure, and incorporate information from outside sources with clear citations. Complete the activities below, which will test your understanding of what’s required when you write a research project.Which of the following best describes how a project’s first draft should be?Multiple ChoiceIt should contain very few grammatical errors.Its paragraphs may need restructuring.It should follow your outline line by line.

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Divided into sections with headings, this is the heart of your paper where you present your research findings, evidence, and analysis. Each section should focus on a specific point supporting your thesis.

In your discussion post this week, please address the following questions:Why is it important to know how to properly cite in your academic paper?What resources can you use to check your elements of writing?

Writing an Experimental Research PaperLearn how to compile each section you’ve previously written into your final paper by reading “Section 11.2 Writing a Research Report in American Psychological Association (APA) Style"Links to an external site. from Research Methods and Psychology.AbstractThere is actually one short section of your paper that you have not written in your paper yet--the abstract.  Though you did write an abstrat for your poster, you may want to edit your writing to match the style and tone of a paper. (1:51 mins, TranscriptLinks to an external site.)Expectations for Your Experimental Research PaperIn the following page, you will submit the draft version of this paper for peer review. It is expected that your paper will have the following attributes.ContentBe 5-9 pages written material (title page, tables, and figures are not written material)Have a developed abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections that incorporate the feedback you received when these sections were initially graded by your instructor.Abstract 150-250 words which summarize the key points of your research. Introduction: Your introduction must synthesize of at least ten related peer-reviewed scholarly research articlesDo not include more than two direct quotes that are no longer than 1-2 sentences.Methods section that is written in the past tense and provides sufficient information for another researcher to replicate your study. Update this section with summary of your sample using statistics and a demographic table. Results section summarizes results in relation to your study question. Discussion section addresses the implications, strengths and weaknesses, and future considerations of the results. References for each source cited in the paper. OrganizationUse headings and subheadings to differentiate sections and subsections. Sections, paragraphs, and sentences connect to your research question.Paragraphs have one main idea and support each otherWriting StyleDo not use poetic languageChose words that reduce bias, increase clarity, and are appropriate for the social sciencesWrite with an active voice and if it is necessary you refer to yourself, do so in the first person. This is usually avoided in academic writing. All content should be written in the past tenseGrammar, Spelling, PunctuationUse correct grammar, spelling, and punctuationSignal PhrasesUse signal phrases and parenthetical citations to always identify when you are citing a source.FormatFormat your paper using APA guidelines including the running head, spacing, font, text size, and quotesCite your sources in the body of your paper properlyInclude a reference page according to APA guidelinesPlagiarismDo not plagiarize. Give each source proper credit for their ideas.Check your paper using the TurnItIn(R) practice assignment to ensure you have not inadvertently used the words of others. Your Similarity Score must be below 25% before your instructor will grade your final literature review. The lower the better.Steps for CompletionThere are six steps to complete this assignmentStep 01Continue to utilize the format templates provided. Step 02Utilize all instructor feedback from previous assignments, and the other instruction we have provided you to edit your paper.Step 03Proofread your paper.Step 04Submit the final version of your paper on the next page. PreviousNext