1 . 1 . Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length , and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center .
2 . 2 . Must include a title page with the following :
· Title of paper
· Student ’ s name
· Course name and number
· Instructor ’ s name
· Date submitted
1 . 3 . Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement .
2 . 4 . Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought .
3 . 5 . Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis .
4 . 6 . Must use at least eight scholarly sources ( not including the course text ) that were published within the last five
years , including a minimum of four sources from academic journals found in the Ashford University Library .
5 . 7 . Must document all sources in APA style , as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center .
6 . 8 . Must include a separate reference page , formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center .
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