Instructions for Research Paper
Paper length: 8 to 10 pages, not counting the title page, bibliography, and any visual(s). The body of the paper will include your introduction, main topics, and conclusion.
Paper format: Typed or printed, standard type face such as Times or Geneva (not bold or italic), double spaced, 12 point type, margins of 1” to 1-1/4” on all sides. Number pages except the title page.
Sources: Minimum of 8 sources (you may use more). You must have at least four scholarly sources; others can be Internet or non-Internet sources, two non-encyclopedia sources, and two non-textbook sources. Be careful with Internet sources; they must be reliable and include an author and page publisher except with permission of the instructor.
Bibliography: A Bibliography is an alphabetical list of sources you used in preparing your paper. The bibliography is a separate sheet of paper that follows the main body of the report and does not count toward the 8-10 page report requirement.
Visuals: Your report should have at least one good quality visual (photograph, drawing, map, chart,etc.). The visual does not count toward the page requirement. Visuals should relate to your report topic and help to explain it.They must be on standard-size paper. Clearly identify the source and content of each visual.
Title Page: The front page of the report is a title page. Place the title information in the center of the page (from both directions) using a format similar to the following:
“The Films of Leonardo Di Caprio” by Matt Damon
CMJR 393-01/ International Cinema and Culture
Spring, 2014
