All papers must include proper citations of sources using APSA style. I want proper in-
text and bibliographic citations. Refer to the APSA Style Guide I will post on Canvas.
Research Paper Format:
• Between 2000 and 2500 words (8-12 pages) long
• 12-point easily legible font and margins of 1 inch.
• You may include a title page, graphs, or maps, but these do not count as the
written text or “body” of the paper.
• The paper must include at least seven cited “reliable” sources, such as articles
from scholarly journals, books, online newspapers, online academic sources.
• The paper is to be on a topic related to the course and approved by the professor
• Although the paper counts for only a portion of your grade, you cannot pass the
course without submitting a research paper, regardless of the other grades.
• You must submit an electronic copy of your paper through Canvas AND a hard
copy (e.g., paper copy) in class.