apa format.6-10 pages.double spaced.cover page( has proper page heading, the title of the paper, student name, instructors name, name of class, date- all information on the cover page must be centered and properly spaced).cover page is separate from the 6-10 pages. There is a introduction, thesis statement, four main points, body and conclusion. Within the introduction you must present an overview of the topic, thesis statement and four main points(should not be in the form of a question) the conclusion must restate the main points addressed within the body of the paper.paper has 4 main arguments or ideas. They are clearly explained outlined and supported by research. Must use own words to explain the main point before presenting evidence to support the idea/main point/argument. Explain how the evidence supports the main point being presented. Identify and explain the sociological perspective being used. Define perspective and show how it relates to at least one of the ideas you are presenting. Can only use structural functionality, conflict or symbolic interactionist perspective to fulfill requirement. You need to underline perspective used.use 3 sociological Concepts. Underline the concepts used, define each concept, cite the source of each definition and explain how the concept is relevant to the point being presented. Define all key terms used within the body of the paper and document source of definition. Use 6 research sources. At least 1 academic research article must be used to support at least one of the main points presented in the paper. The article used must be properly documented within the body of the paper and on reference page.all sources used are properly cited and documented within the body of the paper and on the paper and on reference page.proper parenthetical documentation (when used). Quotes longer than 4 lines must be properly formatted (block style).paper is in 12-point font. Times new Roman 1-inch margins. Free of grammatical errors. Paragraphs properly indented. Bibliography/reference page(properly formated-apa style) research paper not plagiarized( this includes a portion of the entire paper) at least 80% must be your own words. Application/reflection section on a separate page-what did I learn from this research?this is not apart of the 6-10 pages. This is an additional page.
Topic: benefits of communication in any time of relationship (intimate, parent/kid, best friends, business) etc.
Acceptable research material: books, newspaper articles,news reports, journal articles. 90% of the research should come from academic sources.
