Research Paper

Research Paper – Formatting Guide (Spring 2021).pdf

INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS & SECURITY DSC 2590
Research Paper – Formatting Guide

Spring 2021

For the purpose of completing this particular paper, please follow the listed guidelines:

Cover Page

The first page of your paper should be a cover page, to include:

1. Course Title – 1” Margin

2. Paper Title, Submitted By:
Name, Date (Double Spaced)

3. College, Term – 1” Margin
(Double Spaced)

DCS 2590 – Intelligence Analysis & Security

Paper Title

Submitted By: Student Name

Date

Broward College

Spring 2021

Basic Formatting

Paper Title

Submitted By: Name

Date

Abstract

The abstract page should be titled “Abstract”. The abstract should be typed in block
format. The abstract should not be indented. The abstract should be a brief,
comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper. It should not exceed 120
words in length.

Header

Each page of your paper, excluding the cover and abstract page must have a header.
The header should contain a short title, page number and a running title.

Paper Length and Spacing

The paper is expected to be approximately 6 to 7 pages in length, no to exceed 8
pages. This does not include the cover page, abstract and references. The paper
should be doulble spaced, with 1” margins on all four sides. Indent each paragraph
with 5 spaces. The paper should be typed in Times New Roman (12 points) or Arial
(11 ponits) font. The paper should not be right justified or blocked.

References

Care should be taken to give proper credit to sources from which you obtain
information.

Books
Direct quotes should be enclosed in double quotation marks and reference the source,
year of publication, and page number of the quotes.

Web and Electronic Sources

Most electronic journals (e-journals) or database sources will be in PDF format. If you
have a PDF copy of an journal / database article, it is considered to be the same as
having the original, or a photocopy of the text itself. PDF documents are therefore
cited using the standard referencing conventions as outlined for direct quotes or
paraphrases.

Websites are increasingly used as sources of information, but they generally do not
have page numbers. To reference a webpage, you need to provide the following:

• author / organisation’s name (or sponser of site if no author)
• year of publication
• section heading or paragraph number.

References Page

The reference page should contain a short title, page number, and be titled
“References”. Follow standard APA referencing guidelines for books and internet
(website) references.

Term Paper Rubric.pdf

DSC 2590 – INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS & SECURITY

SPRING 2021

Research Paper Grading Rubric

Category Standard Description Comments Score

Abstract

(Introduction)

Conveys topic and key

question(s). Clearly

delineates subtopics to be

reviewed. States the

outcome of the paper.

10points

Focus &

Sequencing

All material clearly related

to subtopics, main topic

and logically organized

within subtopics. Clear,

varied transitions linking

subtopics, and main topic.

25 points

Support

Sources well selected to

support topic and

intelligence references in

support of topic.

25 points

Conclusion

Strong review of

conclusion. Strong

integration with thesis

statement. Discusses

impact of researched

material on topic.

10 points

Grammar and

Mechanics

Grammatical errors or

spelling errors are rare and

do not detract from paper

10 points

Formatting

Followed formatting

guide. Includes all

required elements.

10 Points

Citations and

References

All references and

citations are correctly

written and presented.

10 points

Final Comments Final
Score

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1. Research Paper – Formatting Guide (Spring 2021)

2. Term Paper Rubric