Term Paper Requirements: Basic Criteria

Page Count Criteria for Term Paper:

1. Title Page (1 page)

2. Abstract (1 page)

3. Literature Review (11 to 13 + pages)

4. Integrated Theoretical Model Explained + Relevance (2 to 3 + pages)

5. Discussion (2 to 5 + pages)

6. References (2 to 5 + pages)

7. Tables and Figures (1 to 2 + pages)

Relative Paper Lengths (20 to 28 pages +)

Question: Approximate Number of Words for Main Body of Text?

Answer: = 250 words times 15 pages = 3750 word minimum

(Main Body does not include Title, Abstract, and Reference pages & the Figure page = 5 pages)

General Process and Content Criteria:

• APA Format Requirement and use 12pt Times New Roman Font.

• Topic is Chosen by Student

• Topic is Approved by Professor

• Student conducts library research on Topic

• Student create an Outline for writing paper

• Student collects and cites at least 21 references (Primary and Secondary Resources)

• Student reviews references for cause and effect relations to create BA model

• Typically, a student selects three BA Diagrams (from three different references) and Combines them into his/her/they own BA Integrated-Theoretical Model (i.e., an “iTheory”).  Remember the "Maggie Hall Demonstration" shown in class. 

• Paper Presentations (Instructions will be given to you by your professor)