Essay Instructions: I need a research paper writen. The topic should be Time Management, and the paper must be written on APA style. I've also included(download) an outline cover page for you to use. Please insure that all instructions are met.
Thank you.
Research Paper Requirements. Please see bellow for all instructions.
1. Research Strategy Paper (Individual Assignment): Submit your assignment as a Microsoft? Word attachment by Week 4 Day 7.
? Identify a problem in your day-to-day life you would like to solve, such as time management.
? Using information from your readings, prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you develop a research strategy to find a solution for the problem. Your paper should include the following items:
? A description of the problem
? What information should be gathered to help you solve it and where the information may be obtained
? A description of the process you will use to evaluate information and what you will consider in your evaluation, such as perspective and validity
? How you will use the information to resolve the problem and what you will take into consideration as you consider solutions
? Use APA formatting, as outlined in the APA manual, the APA 6th Edition Made Easy document, and the APA Format Checklist.
Please use the Assignment Cover Page, which is posted in the Course Materials forum, for all of your Individual and Learning Team papers. The cover letter is in APA format and should be used as the title page for your paper.
APA Format and Style Checklist
General Guidelines
Font
? Style must be Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier New.
? Font size is 12-point.
Page Headers
? Identify each page with the page number placed in the header at the right margin.
? Use a running head at the left margin of the header if your instructor requires it or if you are a doctoral student.
? Use the header feature in Microsoft? Word to set the page number and to add the running head if one is included.
? If the running head is not used, a shortened version of the title should be included in the header.
Title Page
The title is in uppercase and lowercase letters, centered between the left and right margins, and positioned on the upper half of the page. Center the following elements on the page in this order:
? Title of paper in mixed uppercase and lowercase letters
? Your first and last name without including academic or license information, such as BSN or RN
? Course abbreviation and number
? Due date, including the month, day, and year
? Instructor?s name
Main Body of the Text
Margins
? All margins must be 1 inch, per University of Phoenix Writing and Style Guidelines.
Page Numbers
? Page numbers must be 1 inch from the right edge, between top edge and first line of text on all pages.
Abstract
? Use only for University of Phoenix papers if required by the assignment. When assigned, use guidelines in the Sample Paper.
Title of Paper
? Begin the text of the paper by repeating the title from your title page. The title should be centered but not bolded.
Headings
? Headings indicate the organization of the paper and establish importance. Match headings to the complexity of the paper. Use at least Level 1 headings to organize the paper. The title of paper, which is centered on the first page, is not considered a separate heading level. If the paper requires two headings, use Levels 1 and 2. If three headings are required, use Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Justification
? Use flush-left style, leaving the right margin ragged. Do not hyphenate words at the right margin.
Paragraphs
? Indent paragraphs 5 to 7 spaces. Use the tab key for consistency.
? Paragraphs should contain one topic.
? Do not use one-sentence paragraphs or lengthy paragraphs.
Punctuation
? One or two space may be used after periods; however, use consistent spacing throughout the document.
? Use one space after commas, colons, and semi-colons.
Abbreviations
? The first time, spell out the full name, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses; remaining instances may be referred to with the abbreviation.
Seriation
? Enumerate elements in a series to prevent misreading or to clarify the sequence, particularly if lengthy or complex.
Series Within a Paragraph or Sentence
? Identify each element with a lowercase letter in enclosed parentheses, and without punctuation. Example: The three choices were (a) blue and white flag, (b) red and white flag, and (c) blue and red flag.
Series in Separate Paragraphs, Such as Itemized Conclusions or Lengthy Steps
? Includes steps in a procedure using Arabic numerals without parentheses.
? For nonsequential items, use bullets.
Citation of References in Text
? General guidelines for reference citations may be found on the APA Reference and Citation Examples page in the Center for Writing Excellence.
Paraphrasing or Referring to an Author?s Work
? Cite author(s) and year. Example: (Smith, 1997).
Quoting Directly
? Cite author(s), year, and page number. Example: ?take me home to Kansas? (Smith, 1997, p. 2).
? For quotations of more than 40 words, use block quotations.
? If referencing electronic media, cite the paragraph or page number or section title.
Citing Personal Communications or Nonpermanently Archived Electronic Materials, Such as Your Instructor?s Posts
? Example: A. C. Smith (personal communication, February 14, 1997)
? Example: F. J. Turner (RES/711, Week 3 post, March 24, 2004)
Reference List
Start a new page with the title References centered on the page. Include a page header and page number.
Alphabetize by author?s last name, double-space each listing, and use a hanging indent (first line of each entry flush left and subsequent lines indented 5 to 7 spaces).
In-text citations must specifically match the reference page. See examples on the APA Reference and Citation Examples page in the Center for Writing Excellence.