Research Paper Instructions
Your Research Paper will be based on one of the following choices:
Here is the topic

The Impact of Divorce on Children
Research the impact of divorce on children under the age of 18. This is to be based on research, not opinion or just experience and observation.

APA format is required for this paper. That includes a cover page, an abstract, the main body (with in-text and parenthetical citations), and reference page. You may want to refer to the APA style guide provided in the course.

Your paper should be at least 5 pages of main body text, not including the title page, abstract page, and references. At least 5 resources must be used; sources should be books, journal articles, and some internet sites. You are required to have at least two professional journal articles; for example, Journal of Marriage and Family. (Note: If you use the Berger textbook and/or the Bible, they must be in addition to your required 5 resources. Do not use either one of these as your main source.)

The paper should be double-spaced, with 1” margins and typed in 12-pt font. Be sure to include a page header with page number.

Refer to the grading rubric provided. This will be helpful to use as you prepare your paper.

Research Paper Submission Schedule:
Module/Week 4: Submit an abstract and at least five references. This paper will include a Title page, an Abstract page, and a References page (all in one document and in APA format). This assignment is Due By the 04/10/2014
Module/Week 6: Submit the completed Research Paper (including title page, abstract page, body, and references page). This assignment is Due BY 04/18/2014

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The paper should be double-spaced, with 1” margins and typed in 12-pt font. Be sure to include a page header with page number.

Refer to the grading rubric provided. This will be helpful to use as you prepare your paper.

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