Overview
You will conduct research on a chosen topic, write an academic research paper, and make a formal research presentation to the class.
Research Paper:
The research paper is to be approximately 1200 words.
You must utilize an appropriate documentation style, either MLA or APA, dependent on the topic of your research.
All sources must be cited in-text, throughout the body of your paper, as the correct documentation style dictates.
A correct bibliography must be included in your final paper.
The paper must be a formal research paper, following conventions established by the appropriate documentation style, MLA or APA. You should choose an insightful topic, something you know little about and/or something you really do want to research. Your paper will probably include some description, narration, comparison, analysis, and examples, all strategies we have worked on during the semester. In addition, your paper must use information from outside sources—research as a form of support for your topic.
Topic: Topic selection is your choice, but you must get your topic reviewed and approved. You must submit a Research Planning Worksheet for approval, which will be a separate assignment.
Sources: You must have at least SIX sources referenced and documented in your paper.
Your sources can be any type of source, but three of them must meet the following criteria:
One source must be from the Internet.
One source must be from a book or periodical from a library.
One source must be from a personal interview/survey you conduct.
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Research Paper Submission for Evaluation:
You will submit your completed research paper for evaluation through a submission link via Turnitin (like all of your other essay assignments).
THE THESIS IVE PICKED OUT ALREADY:
Lack of financial literacy, with inadequate education and awareness about investing and retirement planning, adds to the cycle of limited savings for retirement among people, highlighting the importance of financial education.