Paper Instructions:
A 7 page research paper (not including title page and bibliography) is required on the relevant subject to which the instructor has agreed. This paper must be written according to the latest edition of the APA writing style rules and comply with its formatting and referencing guidelines.
Write a research paper (7 page, not including title or bibliography pages) on any given topic in your textbooks or choose one of the 9 topics below:
How does religion function in times of adversity and suffering?
Title Page and Reference Page
• The Running head and page number are in the correct format and
position inside the top margin.
• The correct identification information is included (paper title, student
name, University name, etc., in the correct format).
• The identification information is correctly positioned on the title page.
• Referencing Sources: Students must follow the latest edition of the
APA rules for the references they use in their paper.
• For information on the current edition of the APA rules, students
may find the following website helpful:
https://www.csun.edu/~hbsoc126/soc4/Writing%20Sample%20a
nd%20Refernce%20Guide%20as%201%20file.pdf
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Discussion of the required components:
• Research, focus, and respect of the topic
• Discussion contribution and practical application of material is written
• Incorporation of material from your own experience or perspective on
the topic
• In the essay, you should answer the following question and/or
issues.
• What are the basic elements of this topic?
• How is this topic relevant to what we have studies this session?
• Do you agree or disagree with the elements of the topic?
• Conclusion
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Scholarly writing:
• The essay includes the required sections (e.g., title page, reference
page).
• Paragraphs are grammatically correct and include from 3–6 sentences.
• Sentences are well constructed, complete, clear, and concise.
• Proper punctuation is used in the sentences.
• The font and font size are appropriate.
• At least 3-4 resources are used of which only 2 can be internet
resources.
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Length
At least 7 pages of body excluding the title page and reference page.
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Total 250
