compose an academic research paper consisting of 2,000 – 2,500 words on a
psychological disorder of your choosing. Use the rubric to guide you and any additional
resources you find to ensure that your paper is written in APA 7th edition format.
APA Format (7Th Edition)
Entire paper is double-spaced with 1″ margins
___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman
___ Pagination
___ Title, name, college name course number and title, instructor’s name and date
___ Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea,
subtopics, etc.
Introduction
___ Approximately one paragraph, addressing the topic and a main idea
___ Includes thesis statement
Body
___ Generally, of three elements (of from one to several paragraphs each)
___ Each element supports and develops the main idea (subpoints)
___ Each paragraph contains a clear topic sentence (and also logically leads to the next
paragraph)
Conclusion
___ Typically, one paragraph (or may be more)
___ Summarizes the body and concludes the paper
___ Contains restatement of the main idea (or thesis statement), summarize subpoints and
leaves the reader with an interesting final impression summarize subpoints and leaves the
reader with an interesting final impression
Other Considerations
___ Contains factual support for the purpose
___ Avoids ambiguity in discussion of methods, results or interpretations
___ Is clear and concise
___ Is developed logically
___ Main points are emphasized and auxiliary or background information is kept in proper
perspective
