1. Consider your target audience and possible publication venues Access the most recent copy of the appropriate style guide and editorial policy and style instructions AC547 The Research Paper

2. The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers The Publication of the American Psychological Association (APA) A Manual For Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian) The Chicago Manual of Style The Elements of Style by Struck and White The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation Examples of Style Guides and Manuals

3. A recent study found a possible genetic cause of alcoholism (Pauling, 2005). Pauling (2005) discovered a possible genetic cause of alcoholism A recent study found a possible genetic cause of alcoholism (Pauling & Liu, 2005). Pauling and Liu (2005) discovered a possible genetic cause of alcoholism. A recent study found a possible genetic cause of alcoholism (Pauling, Liu, & Guo, 2005). Pauling, Liu, and Guo (2005) conducted a study that discovered a possible genetic cause of alcoholism. Pauling et al. (2005) discovered a possible genetic cause of alcoholism. A recent study found a possible genetic cause of alcoholism (Pauling et al., 2005). Examples of Citations Within Text

4. Recent studies have found a possible genetic cause of alcoholism (Pauling, 2004, 2005a, 2005b). Pauling (2004, 2005a, 2005b) conducted several recent studies study that discovered a possible genetic cause of alcoholism Recent studies have found a possible genetic cause of alcoholism (Alford, 1995; Pauling, 2004, 2005; Sirkis, 2003) When asked why his behavior had changed so dramatically, Max simply said "I think it's the reinforcement" (Pauling, 2004, p. 69). Examples of Citations Within Text

5. Depend on source of information—book, periodical, website, interview, etc. An example: – Deno, N. C.; Richey, H. G.; Liu, J. S.; Lincoln, D. N.; Turner, J. O. J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 1965, 87, 4533- 4538 References or Bibliography

6. Title Page: Title, Your Name, Professor’s Name, Course title, Date of Submission Abstract Table of Contents List of Illustrations Introduction Background and Related Literature Statement of Hypothesis Methodology and Data Collection Data Analysis and Results Limitations Conclusions and Implication for Future Research References or Bibliography Endnotes/Appendices/Tables/Figures Organization of the Paper

7. Demonstrate Information Literacy Source: The Association of College and Research Libraries (www.ala.org/ala/acrl/) Determine the nature and extent of the information needed – Define and articulate the need for information – Identify a variety of types and formats of potential sources of information – Consider the costs and benefits of acquiring the needed information – Reevaluate the nature and extent of the information needed

8. Demonstrate Information Literacy Source: The Association of College and Research Libraries (www.ala.org/ala/acrl /) Access needed information effectively and efficiently – Select the most appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems for accessing the needed information – Construct and implement effectively-designed search strategies – Retrieve information online or in person using a variety of methods – Refine the search strategy as necessary – Extract, record, and manage the information and its sources

9. Demonstrate Information Literacy Source: The Association of College and Research Libraries (www.ala.org/ala/acrl/) Evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into your knowledge base and value system – Summarize the main ideas to be extracted from the information gathered – Articulate and apply initial criteria for evaluating both the information and its sources – Synthesize main ideas to construct new concepts – Compare new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the information – Determine whether the new knowledge has an impact on the individual’s value system and take steps to reconcile differences – Validate understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners – Determine whether the initial query should be revised

10. Demonstrate Information Literacy Source: The Association of College and Research Libraries (www.ala.org/ala/acrl/) Individually or as a member of a group use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose – Apply new and prior information to the planning and creation of a particular product or performance – Revise the development process for the product or performance – Communicate the product or performance effectively to others

11. Demonstrate Information Literacy Source: The Association of College and Research Libraries (www.ala.org/ala/acrl/) Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and access and use information ethically and legally – Understand the ethical, legal and socio-economic issues surrounding information and information technology – Follow laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette related to the access and use of information resources – Acknowledge the use of information sources in communicating the product or performance