This document outlines the sections and point values for a research paper. It includes an introduction outlining the problem and hypothesis, a literature review of relevant sources organized by subtopic, a research design section describing the instrument and advantages/disadvantages, a data analysis section analyzing frequencies and cross-tabulations, and a conclusions section making recommendations based on the research. Each section is worth 5 points for a total of 25 points.

1. INTRODUCTION (5 points)
background to the topic
a statement of the problem & research question
hypothesis
limitations
assumptions
definitions
LITERATURE REVIEW (5 points)
an introductory paragraph
a body divided into subtopics/organization
summative section
in text citations and bibliography (use of APA format)
overall relevance and effect
RESEARCH DESIGN (5 points)
design
instrument
advantages/disadvantages
DATA ANALYSIS (5 points)
Frequencies
Cross-tabulations
Quality of analysis
CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS (5 points)
Appropriateness
Relevance
Recommendations for future research