Include an introduction that clearly states the purpose of your research and the boundaries of the problem in question.
Include enough background information on the problem to provide convincing evidence of your own mastery of the topic.
Support the main points with appropriate details.
Use the APA style of writing and citing sources. Refer to the APA Help Center tab in the left navigation pane for some APA examples and tips.
Papers must be clearly organized (this implies adequate use of headings), and pages must be numbered.
A bibliography is required.
Quoted or paraphrased material must be properly cited in the APA style.
Your instructor is looking for depth, accuracy, clarity, and completeness of the information being presented.
Include a conclusion that summarizes the main points of the paper.
Of course, use proper grammar and spelling.