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20. Outline on the  Term Paper Assessment
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Structure of the term paper
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Structure of the Term Paper
You are to submit one written,  (double spaced and typed) term paper

The Due Date for all term papers is indicated on the Main Syllabus.
When turning in the term paper, you should include
    all your previous assignments (including in-class assignments)
     relative to this writing
    & the grade sheets for each
If they were assigned, use the feedback from your Draft and Final Proposals in writing the term paper

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Detail of the Term Paper
Use gender neutral language. Use long quotes sparingly.
You should write the paper and not simply connect quotes. 
Use only short tables and charts in the body of the paper. 
Longer tables and related material should go in an Appendix.
Number your pages. 
When you turn the paper in, staple it. 
Do not use plastic covers, ring binders etc.
Use a staple in the corner.
One inch margins.
11 or 12 pitch font
Use MLA, APA or ASA format.
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Length:              see the main syllabus
Membership:    see the main syllabus
Due Date         see the main syllabus
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5.3.  Summary of Results/Data should summarize the overall findings of the Data, if there is Data.
If no primary research was done, this section is omitted.
The Summary of the Results should give an overview, touch on the highlights & most important findings, & mention any significant anomalies / unexpected findings
This section should set the stage for the next Section:  5.4.  Analysis / Discussion
Section  5.4  Analysis / Discussion will go into greater depth on these same topics
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