The Paper format is APA 7th ed. complete with page numbers and headings, which are dictated based on the published literature and findings from your research topic.
General Paper Format
Title Page (see APA Manual 7th ed.)
Introduction: Focused on the Nature and Extent of the topic you identified
Literature Review/Body Paragraphs is comprised of Extensive discussion of supporting published article/research findings on your topic
Future Implications Heading: Discuss future/Next steps in research, policy, practice that should be anticipated
Conclusion Paragraph is comprised of a restatement of the topic, what has been done and discussed , future implications, and Concluding Thoughts
Reference(s) Page (see APA Manual 7th ed.)
Example Outline:
Introduction(3-4 substantive paragraphs):
relationship or topic being studied
why
importance
Who is being impacted
official data and statistics supporting that this topic is relevant, current, and is in need of continued examination
Identification of specific paper details to be presented, which is based on published literature on your topic. Literature Review 8-10 substantive paragraphs: The Literature Review is a Major Heading and should have subheadings based on the published literature which can be organized based on chronological order and similarities found within the extant published literature.
historical view
contemporary view
comparisons
identify headings based on what has been published on your topic
Future Implications 3-4 Substantive paragraphs discuss each future implication separately (identify, define, add details, and discuss implications ensuring alignment with the topic
policy
research
practice
Conclusion 3-4 substantive paragraphs recap of everything presented, in order, and starting with the introduction.
introduction
literature review
future implications
concluding thoughts
Additional Sub-Heading Examples: (Remember subheadings come from the published literature and relationships being discussed among the scholars)
Historical Perspectives
Contemporary Perspectives
Gender Roles
Offender Characteristics
Victim’s Rights
Legal Sanctions
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1 paragraph = 5-8 Sentences, with definitions, details, and discussion of what you are addressing in each paragraph
Discuss separate discussions in their own paragraph to ensure clear and concise delivery
Paper Length Requirement
Double-spaced
Times New Roman 12-point font
Current published literature should be within the past 10 years
Historical Literature is acceptable, which indicates the social problem or topic has been studied for quite some time and is not new Make sure there is a balance. You must be able to show that this is still a relevant issue, topic, etc. today.