The development of doping in sports.
Paper details:
Content: For this final writing assignment, you are to integrate the various assignments and forums you have
already completed then build on these to propose a research project. The research approach you select must
flow from your background/review of literature summary. The sections you should include in your paper to support
your topic and research project are detailed in Table 1.
Your paper should be cÕÉ≠†Њ†lear, engaging, original, and focused. The ideas and content must be richly
developed with details and examples. The organization and form should enhance the central idea and theme. The
ideas should be presented coherently to move the reader through the text. The voice should be compelling and
convey the meaning through effective sentence structure and precise word choices. You must move the paper
through academic constructs and experiential documentation to critical analysis. The paper must demonstrate a
clear balance of these three components. You must support your arguments and assumptions with 8 ­ 10
scholarly reference. You must use correct APA style and format for your paper.
Format: Table 1 below shows the suggested number of pages for each required section. The use of headings
and sub­headings is strongly encouraged to enhance the paper’s organization and help the reader. Remember,
organization is key to clearly convey your message.
You must have 8­10 references that are not articles, magazines, books, websites, etc. for the general public.
These need to be scholarly articles/websites written by recognized experts in your topic area. Look up the source
of your references. You may have more than 8­10 references if you include sources specifically geared for the
general public. These types of articles may be included to make the topic more interesting and appealing.
The paper is to be 8­10 written pages. The title page and reference page are not included in the page count. The
paper is to be double spaced with 1 inch margins. TMS Roman, Ariel or Calibri font may be used. APA format is a
must.
Table 1. Required sections and suggested number of pages for manuscript.
Suggested Number of Pages
Required Sections
Content for each section
1
Title page
APA format
1
Abstract
Topic
APA format
For the topic, put the word “Topic” in bold with a colon, followed by your topic.
1
Introduction
Purpose Statement
APA format
For your purpose statement, put the words “Purpose Statement” in bold with a colon, followed by your purpose
statement.
4­6
Background or Literature Review
APA format
This must identify deficiencies in the literature and the need to study what you are proposing. You must have 8­10
references as described above.
2­4
Proposed Study
APA format
Propose a study using one of the research approaches – qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. Be sure to
provide your research questions and/or hypotheses as described in the book for each approach. Also identify your
variables and methods.
1
References or Bibliography