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PART ONE:
The paper must be 5 pages in length (excluding the title pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly sources to support your points. Of the five sources, two will be your primary sources, and one will be a multimedia requirement.
a. Topic: Suicide related to teenagers.
b. Thesis: Write a direct and concise thesis statement about the topic.
c. Annotated Bibliography: Write an annotated bibliography to indicate the quality of the sources you have read. Please make sure to cite each source using APA style. After each citation, write a brief paragraph (around 150 words) summarizing the source and examining how it will support you in defending your argument.
Academic Research Standards:
Academic research and papers must meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic community. What constitutes quality, academic research?
a. Primary sources, which are documents from the time period being discussed
b. Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources
c. Credible sources (experts in the area of study)
d. Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study)
e. In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study) is required.
f. Educational and Government websites may be appropriate in some cases, but should be evaluated carefully.
PART TWO:
Suicide related to Teenagers Research Paper
Your Paper should:
1. Include a literature review of three scholarly sources based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze the validity of the author's arguments and/or biases.
2. Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global communities.
3. Assess how the principles of active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years.
4. Include at least one reference to a multimedia component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or video) and evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to academic knowledge and the selected issue.
The paper must be 12 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least 12 scholarly sources. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page
Writing the Research Paper
The Research Paper:
1. Must be 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student's name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor's name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least 12 scholarly sources.
7. Must document all sources in APA style.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.