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Assigned Length of Research Paper or Project Suggested Guidelines For Number & Types of Sources

The document provides guidelines for students selecting topics and completing assignments. It advises students to carefully read the specific requirements set by their instructor, which may include the number and types of sources, the type of research, length, depth, and scope required. The document also includes a table with suggested guidelines for the number and types of sources needed based on the length of the assigned paper or project.

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Assigned Length of Research Paper or Project Suggested Guidelines For Number & Types of Sources

The document provides guidelines for students selecting topics and completing assignments. It advises students to carefully read the specific requirements set by their instructor, which may include the number and types of sources, the type of research, length, depth, and scope required. The document also includes a table with suggested guidelines for the number and types of sources needed based on the length of the assigned paper or project.

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Assignment Guidelines

Before selecting your topic, make sure you know what your final project should look like. Each
instructor will probably have different assignment requirements so be sure to read your assignment
thoroughly and check for specific guidelines concerning:
The number of sources you are required to use
 The kinds of sources are you able to use - books
vs. web sites vs. journal articles or a variety?
 The type of research you are you being asked to
conduct. - original research or review what research has been done?
 The length of your final
project - two-pages, ten pages, etc. or an informal, five minute presentation?
 The depth of your
project - Is your project an overview of the subject or in-depth and focused coverage of a specific
aspect?
 The scope you are required to cover - Is this an historical summary or a report of current
developments?
You instructor will probably provide specific requirements for your assignment, if not the table
below may provide a rough guide:

Assigned Length of Research Paper or


Suggested Guidelines for Number & Types of Sources
Project
1-2 page paper 2-3 magazine articles or Web sites
3-5 page paper 4-8 items, including book, articles (scholarly and/or popular) and Web sites
Annotated bibliography 6-15 items including books, scholarly articles, Web sites and other items
10-15 page research paper 12-20 items, including books, scholarly articles, web sites and other items

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