HPER 1103: FIRST AID & CPR
RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES
Basic Format
1. Title page
· The title of your paper
· Your name
· The class, date, and instructor's name

2. An opening paragraph
· Identification or definition of the subject
· What will be covered in your paper?
· How did you become interested in this topic?
· How does the information in your paper tie in with the material covered in this course?

3. The body of your paper
· A logical development of the subdivisions of your thesis. Each paragraph should further explain or clarify a point within your opening paragraph. 
· Include pros and cons of a particular point.
· Back up each introductory statement with supporting sentences.
· Use the APA format in citing sources within each paragraph.

4. A paragraph summarizing your insight, opinion, and/or feelings about your findings. 

5. A conclusion
· Summarize the main points
· Pose a question for future study, offer advice, or propose a course of action.

6. A works cited page
· Use the APA format.  To learn how to properly use this style, refer to the link on  http://www.ar.cc.mn.us/zins/HPER%201103/1103homepage.htm or A Writer's Reference (5th ed.) used in English courses on the Cambridge Campus.  
· At least 5 credible sources must be used. No more than 3 can be from the internet. Two or more of the sources must be dated 2004 or more recent. 

Other Requirements
-Your paper must:
· Be no less than 4 pages and no more than 6 pages in length.
· Be typed (using a 12-point font) and double-spaced with standard margins.

- Attach a photocopy of all sources used to create your paper.  Highlight the areas used in your paper.  I will not grade your paper if these items are not attached to your paper.  For each day these supporting materials are late, your grade will drop by one letter grade. 

- Although this is not an English class, it is a college-level class.  Therefore, you are expected to turn in college-level writing.  Points will be deducted for grammar, punctuation, spelling, punctuation, improper citation of sources, etc.

Plagiarism Information
- The concept of plagiarism can be confusing, and there is a difference between deliberate and accidental plagiarism. However, both will be treated the same in this course. Plagiarism defined: "Plagiarism includes the copying of the language, structure, ideas, and/or thoughts of another and passing off some as one's own, original work, or attempts thereof." (from Virginia Tech Honor System Constitution, February 1998).

- If plagiarized work is suspected and proven, the student will receive a "0" for the assignment and is subject to sanctions outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

- The following web site offers an excellent definition of both deliberate and accidental plagiarism: <http://www.millikin.edu/wcenter/plagiarism1.html>

- Writing tutors are available in the Academic Support Center (D-208) if you would like help with any aspect of your paper.