Use formal speech, and avoid slang words or contractions.

1. Paper should be in APA sixth edition format.

2. Type the paper in a readable size 12font. Use Times New Roman

3. Go to format, paragraph and set the document: line spacing for “double space” lines 2.0

4. Include a running head for each page with the title of your paper

5. Need page numbers on top right corner of every page

6. Indent at the beginning of each new paragraph: click on tab once or 5 spaces on spacebar.

7. Paper should be in third person point of view. Do not say, I,you,me,we,use.etc

8. Use formal speech, and avoid slang words or contractions.

9. Your paper should be flawless; no typing, spelling or punctuation error.

10. You will need a minimum of four peer review references from the online library. References should be current.

11. Include in text citation with authors last name and date of publication after any different or indirect quoate.

12. Include the cover page and reference page. Abstract is only one paragraph that summarizes the paper.

13. The research paper should contain four pages or more. The total number of pages does not include the cover page or the reference page

14. Write an argumentative essays which you take a side to the issue. Argue either for or against the issue but do not argue both sides equally. Choose the topic

-Gun control is an effective method or reducing violent crimes

– Reality TV promotes dangerous stereotypes

– Music is one of the best treatments to cure mental disorders.

15. Use the following resources for your research paper:

HOW TO ACCES THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY:

Step 1. Go to www.albizu.edu Once you are on the university page, click on SunPortal at the top right hand side.

Step 2. On the sun portal login page do the following:

Username: schavez564

Password: sabrina1998

Step 3. Click on Virtual Library

-CAU ONLINE LIBRARY COBIMET (PEER REVIEWED/ FULL TEXT ARTICLES)

-NOTHING OLDER THAN 10 YEARS

– Look for 5 research about your topic.

16. Not more than 2 quotes

17. Should have counter-argument at least 1

18.  How many is that:

1.Intro Paragraph

2. Body Paragraph 1

3. Body Paragraph 2

4.Body Paragraph 3

5. Rebuttal Paragraph – other viewpoints

6. Conclusion Paragraph