Research Paper Parameters
3-5 pages double-spaced, 11 pt. font with 1” margins plus Title and Works Citied pages (APA or MLA format)
Introduction
- At least ½ page introduction of the topic
- Include a paragraph on why you chose the topic
Three Journal Articles
- At least ½ page summary of each article
- At least 1 paragraph for each article on whether or not the article meets CARS – list each area
- Credibility – Author(s) credentials, sponsoring organization, and study (type, subjects, design, and quality)
- Accuracy – Current (within the last 5 years – 10 at the most), Factual, Grammar, and Comprehensive
- Reasonableness – Fairness, Balance, Tone, Bias, and Consistency
- Support – Supporting Documentation/Resources or Consensus of published studies – Can you contact the author(s)?
Summary Of What You Learned
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- At least ½ page summary of the topic
- Your opinion about the topic research – Can you believe the science? Good science or Junk science?
How going vegan impacts health


