Before You Submit Your Final Research Paper Make Sure That You Have

Before you submit your Final Research Paper, make sure that you have

Reviewed the “Research Paper Guidelines” 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

a title page
five to seven pages of body text (1,500 words or more)
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
Resources

Submission Information: Complete the tasks above and save the document as a Microsoft Word or compatible .doc or .docx file. Submit your assignment via theAssignment Submission button. Please use a naming convention for your assignment file that includes your last name and the week number. So, your Final Research Paper assignment should bear a file name that looks like: smith_w5.docx.

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:

Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
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.