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Topic: The Impact of social media in the public sector Capstone Requirements

Remember, this is not a term paper. It is an applied

RESEARCH paper. As such, there are certain expectations to be met

Format

12-13 pages. All sections should be double spaced

All major headings should begin on a new page

No “bolding” of headings

APA style

12 point font for everything

Abstract

Introduction/Problem Statement

Review of Literature

Research Methodology

Findings

Analysis

Recommendations

References

Sections of Your Research Paper

Abstract

The abstract should be 100-200 words written in the past tense. It should be a brief recap of all the other sections of your paper

Format

Table of Contents

The would include the reference section and appendices.

Format

Problem or Issue Statement

Why is your topic something worthy of research? May be combined the introduction

Format

Introduction

This section should be used to give background on the topic you have chosen

Format

Review of Literature

What have other researchers discovered in your topic area?

Format

Research Methodology

Here you list the research methods that YOU used to conduct the research

Format

Findings

This section should offer a summary of your literature review. It should be put together in a manner that ties the literature together

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Analysis

This is the section where you tie your research into the research you found in the literature review

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Recommendations

Based on your research, you would make recommendations that may offer solutions

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References

References should be APA style with a hanging indent