HPER 1165: FITNESS WALKING

RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES

Basic Format

1. Title page
   • The title of your paper
   • Your name
   • The class, date, and instructor’s name
      
2. Opening paragraphs
   • Identification or definition of the subject
   • What will be covered in your paper
   • Why you became interested in this topic
   • How the information covered in this paper relates to material discussed in this fitness walking class
      
3. The body of your paper
   • Include the facts pertaining to your subject.  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.  You may find this link helpful for using this style:   http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Resources are also available in the Writing Center (D-208) and the library.
      
4. A paragraph summarizing your insight, opinion, and/or feelings about your findings.  How can this information be applied to your life?
    
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
   • 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 3 pages and no more than 5 pages in length.
• Be typed (using a 12-point font) and double-spaced with standard margins.
• Be your own produced specifically for this class.  Plagiarized work will be rejected, and it is your responsibility to prove the work is original.  It is not my responsibility to prove it is plagiarized.

- 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, 5 points will be deducted from your score. 

- 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.

Penalties for Plagiarism
l 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).

l 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.

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

l Writing tutors are available in the Academic Support Center (D-208).  Ask for help with any stage of developing or completing your paper.