The research paper will have several very important requirements:
Format – Any university or college-acceptable research paper format is permitted (ie. APA, MLA, etc.). Please be sure to utilize in-text citations following the chosen research format and include the following:
an introduction outlining the main points of the paper
body paragraphs expanding on these points and offering evidence to support your claims
a conclusion to summarize the paper’s main points
a reference page or bibliography
Length – Must be a minimum of 10 pages of text in length, double-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, maximum 1” margins
References – Must have a minimum of 8 legitimate references provided in a reference page or bibliography (ie. Peer-reviewed academic journal articles or books)
NO INTERNET WEBSITES, that includes .org, .edu, .gov, .com or anything else on the web
You may use Ebscohost or google scholar to find peer-reviewed articles
Topics – You must choose from one of the 3 topics listed below:
Geography of Glacial Landscapes.
Geography of Coastal Environments.
Geography of Soils and Vegetation.
A grading rubric has been provided on the following page for guidance.