Scholarly Research Paper

Stress and Health Class
Requirements

The final paper should skillfully incorporate the research from the annotated bibliography into a coherent and streamline discussion.
Criteria for evaluation will include: 1) content & organization; 2) integration of relevant class concepts and primary sources; 3) writing clarity; and 4) originality & creativity.
Title page – no running head

Here is a link to the APA Title page format for student papers https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/title-page (Links to an external site.)

5-7 double-spaced pages – minimum 5 complete pages and a maximum of 7 pages
12 pt. font
Scholarly papers are written from the 3rd person perspective.

Do not use “I” “we” (first-person perspective), or “you” (second-person perspective)

At least five different primary sources (Academic journals or Academic-oriented books)
APA format required for ALL in-text citations and reference list
Quotations from primary sources should be kept to a minimum. Less than 3 sentences of direct quotes.

Only use direct quotes when the information is extremely profound. If a direct quote is deemed necessary, include the page # in the citation. Here is a link to direct quote citations https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html (Links to an external site.)

The paper must be an original work created for this class. No essays from previous classes will be accepted.
Any instances of plagiarism will be adjudicated to the fullest extent
Late papers will be penalized a grade step each day (i.e., B drops to B-)

Grading Criteria:
– Paper organization. Appropriate title page, 5-7 double-spaced pages 12 pt. font. APA format for in-text citations and the reference list.
– Paper content and integration of references Demonstrated conceptual understanding of the subject, skillfully integrated reference materials and demonstrated originality and creativity.
– Grammar and Writing Clarity. Quotations from primary sources should be kept to a minimum. ≤ 3 direct quotation. Minimal grammar and spelling errors. Sentence clarity,