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This research paper explores the significance of the Articles of Confederation in shaping early American governance. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of this foundational document and its influence on the development of the U.S. Constitution.
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APA Format RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS
TITLE PAGE Running head: THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION The Articles of Confederation Your Name Springfield High School
IN-TEXT CITATIONS • SHORT QUOTATIONS • According to Jones (1998), "Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time" (p. 199). • SUMMARY OR PARAPHRASE • According to Jones (1998), APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners.
REFERENCE LIST • SINGLE AUTHOR BOOK • Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. • ARTICLE FROM A DATABASE (ONLINE) • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range. Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/ • DON’T FORGET- ALPHABETICAL BY AUTHOR • INDENT THE 2ND/3RD LINES OF YOUR REFERENCE
PAGE NUMBERS • PAGE NUMBERS SHOULD BE IN THE UPPER RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF EACH PAGE.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS • MIN. 6 SOURCES • DOUBLE-SPACED • 12 PT FONT • TIMES NEW ROMAN • 1” MARGINS • 5-6 PAGES IN LENGTH (DOES NOT INCLUDE TITLE PAGE!) • IF ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET- YOU WILL RECEIVE THE PAPER BACK TO FIX AND LOSE 25 POINTS. • IF YOU NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION- ASK!!