Unit I Research Paper Topic

    Weight: 8% of course grade
    Grading Rubric
    Due: Tuesday, 09/08/2020 11:59 PM (CST)

Instructions

For your first submission, you will need to choose a topic within one of the sixteen chapters in your textbook and write an in-depth research paper on that topic. In Unit I you will submit your research topic with a one-page synopsis detailing the goal of your paper for approval by your instructor.

Note: This is often the most difficult part of the research process. Here are some tips to getting started with your research paper:

    Write down multiple research topics and choose which you find most appealing.
    Use personal or professional experience to establish a research topic.
    Ask your professor for guidance.
    Utilize the CSU Online Library and the resident Librarians (for research help).
    Peruse your textbook for interesting topics.
    Include 2 references you’ll be citing in your paper.
    Review the course objectives and see if any spark interest.
    Your topic should be at least 1 page, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, with appropriate APA style writing.

Note: Two of the assignments in this course (Unit I Research Paper Topic and the Unit IV Outline) are designed to build upon each other in order to produce a solid final product (the research paper) which will be due in Unit VIII. Consequently, both should be completed and submitted in order to allow for faculty review. Quick submission of these assignments, or submitting them out of order, may not allow the faculty member sufficient time for substantive feedback. This may result in a less than a satisfactory grade. Please contact the professor with any questions about the assignments in the course.