Research paper prep

Review the Final Research Paper instructions located within the Final
Research Paper link in your online course or under the “Components of Course
Evaluation” section of this guide. The Final Research Paper is due in Week Five.
To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the following and submit it
to your instructor for feedback.

2. Topic: Refer to the Final Research Paper guidelines for
   your topic selection. Confirm your topic, and identify how this selection
   relates to your academic and professional pursuits. Review the feedback from
   your topic choice presented in the Week One discussion. How did your argument
   stand up to the examination of your peers?
3. Thesis: Write a direct and concise thesis statement, which
   will become the point or perspective you will argue or prove in the Final
   Research Paper. Refer to the Ashford Online Writing Center for information on
   how to develop a solid thesis statement.
4. Annotated Bibliography: To help prepare for your final
   paper, you will be writing 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. ; For more information and example of an annotated bibliography, please
   refer to section 7.7 in the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources
   tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online course.. ; Keep in mind the
   Academic Research standards for all Ashford University Papers.

Academic Research StandardsAcademic research and
papers must meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic
community. What constitutes quality, academic research?

2. Primary sources, which are documents from the time period being discussed
3. Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources
4. Credible sources (experts in the area of study)
5. Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study)
6. In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal
   articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study) is
   required.
7. Educational and Government websites may be appropriate in some cases, but
   should be evaluated carefully.

The paper must be five to seven pages in length (excluding the title pages)
and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly
sources, three of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library, to support
your points. Of the five sources, two will be your primary sources, and one will
meet the multimedia requirement. For information regarding APA, including
samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning
Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online course.