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Final Draft of Research Paper

Your final draft of the research paper is DUE Friday by noon. Please observe the following requirements:
  • title page with abstract at bottom
  • 2000-2500 words in length
  • same font throughout (including title page, headings and page numbers)
  • bound in a report cover
  • section headings throughout
  • works cited page with citations only
  • pages numbered from intro to works cited
  • copies of all sources (exceptions noted)
For reference, especially for the citation of images, VIEW the example mentioned in class. If you need more time, there is a 10-point penalty for turning this in on Monday (and 10 points/day after).

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