Before you submit your Final Research Paper, make sure that you have

Before you submit your Final Research Paper, make sure that you have

· Reviewed the Research Paper Guidelines to ensure your paper addresses all required components and develops a clear position in response to one of the writing prompts provided.

· Reviewed the Model Final Research Paper and Week 5 Assignment Template in order to understand expectations for the assignment.

· Incorporated a minimum of five scholarly sources.

· Provided well-researched evidence to support each claim.

· Incorporated feedback or suggestions into your revisions.

· Proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, mechanics, and style.

· Written a paper that is approximately seven to ten pages total in length, including

o a title page

o five to seven pages of body text (1,500 to 2,000 words)

o a references page

· Formatted your paper according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Your Final Research Paper will be assessed on the following components:

· Structure

· Development

· Style

· Grammar

· APA formatting

· Resources

Submission Information: Complete the tasks above and save the document as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Submit your assignment via the Assignment Submission button. Please use a naming convention for your assignment file that includes your last name and the week number. So, your Final Research Paper assignment should bear a file name that looks like: smithENG122w5.docx or smithENG122w5.pdf.

The Final Research Paper

· Must have a body length of five to seven double-spaced pages formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

o Title of paper

o Student's name

o Course name and number

o Instructor's name

o Date submitted

· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought, well-supported claims, and properly cited evidence.

· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

· Must use and cite at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.