Applied research
WildchildTopic: 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
Format
Analysis
This is the section where you tie your research into the research you found in the literature review
Format
Recommendations
Based on your research, you would make recommendations that may offer solutions
Format
References
References should be APA style with a hanging indent