Research paper - final
mommyoflllLIFC 202
Research Paper: Outline/Reference List Instructions
Outline:
Create a full-sentence outline representing the content of your research paper. This assignment will include the abstract, in-text citations throughout the content of the outline, and a reference page. The abstract and introduction content should be written as it would be in your final paper, but edits can be made to each of these sections before submitting the final paper. The rationale used in your research paper topic submission may be used as the foundation of your introduction in this assignment.
Below is a general example of how the outline should look:
Research Paper Outline
I. Abstract and key words
II. Introduction
A. Issue or topic related to life coaching:
B. Rationale (why this topic is important):
III. 1st Heading: List the heading as it would be found in the paper.
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IV. 2nd Heading:
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V. 3rd Heading:
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VI. Conclusion
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*Note: This outline is not exhaustive. More headings and points may be necessary according to your specific paper.
Reference List:
Create a reference list for your research paper. Your reference list should include at least 5 scholarly, empirical, current sources (written no earlier than 2002) that are directly related to your topic in the field of life coaching. The course text may not be used as one of the 5 main sources. Be sure to select a variety of respected sources and format the reference page in correct APA style. Sources such as Wikipedia, Dictionary.com, and “pop culture” magazines such as Psychology Today are not appropriate for your reference list. The outline and reference list are to be submitted in one Word document. Outlines/Reference Lists not submitted by this deadline may result in a deduction in points on the research paper grade.
This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.
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