Paper Formatting

1. The paper must contain at least 6 full-length pages (at a minimum).

1. 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced text, and one-inch margins all around.

1. Include page numbers.

1. Adhere to a recognized writing style for formatting citations throughout the paper, and the bibliography.

1. Your final paper must contain the following parts, in order:

1. Provide transitions to the next topic/subject matter that are clear.

1. Have clear topics introducing the subject matter being discussed.

1. YOU NEED TO PROVIDE TWO ADDITIONAL SOURCES IN ADDITION TO INFORMATION FROM THE TEXTBOOK (Books, Journals, etc.).

1. The title page, table of contents (if you decide to include one), and bibliography DO NOT count toward the required page total.

Grading:Among other things, your paper will be graded partially for its substance, the information used from the sources cited, and the quality of content in your paper.

Point Deductions: Among other things, points will be deducted for the following:

• Misspelled words, incorrect use of words, missing or incorrect use of commas (colons, semi-colons, apostrophes, etc.).
• Incorrect syntax (sentence structure).
• Obvious overuse of small paragraphs (as a means of taking-up space and filling-up the page), and obvious creation of space (as a means of taking-up space and filling-up the page).
• Ten (10) points will be deducted for every page not completed.Keep in mind, this paper is a required six-page minimum.So, for example, if you only submit 4 pages, twenty (20) points will automatically be deducted; ten points for each missing page.