Thesis Papers: Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen  topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been  perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.

  • Thesis Papers: Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen  topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been  perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.
  • Identify and describe the stages of development that are affected by the chosen topic.
  • Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen  topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been  perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.
  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title  and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined  in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
    1. Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
    2. For example, if you select “How do memory and intelligence change as  we age?”, as your topic, then you will need to define the terms memory, intelligence and aging.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
    1. Conclude with an answer to the selected question. Did the evidence  you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily? Include your analysis  of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence.
    2. If possible, suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are less than conclusive.
  6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar.
    1. It is important that you ask yourself if the articles specifically  address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right  articles. Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize  your selection.
    2. You may reference your textbook and other required materials from  the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirement.
  7. Must include an annotated bibliography which briefly summarizes  each article including the purpose of the investigation, its  methodology, and results.
    1. If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the  evidence available in a given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis  combines the findings of different studies to uncover trends,  commonalities and differences).
    2. Order the articles in the way you think you will discuss them in  your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that  answers the question you selected.
  8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
    1. The reference section will be the final page of the paper.
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