Each student will prepare a 12 to 20-page research paper formulated around the subject of one of the listed topics. At a minimum, the paper should follow the following format. This is only a guide. The student is encouraged to be creative with the research project. The format for the research project will adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition. RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT Title Page Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literature Review Discussion of the topic’s use in today’s public administration environment Conclusion References In formulating the analysis, the student will be required to do outside research to support the history, importance, criticism, and analysis. It is expected that the reference section will contain with no fewer than ten (10) sources that must be utilized throughout the body of the paper. All references must be cited within the paper. The sources must be obtained from scholarly articles, books, etc. General web references, such as commercial sites and Wikipedia are not acceptable. Any paper not properly formatted, referenced, or does not comply with APA guidelines will not be accepted by the instructor. Along with the research project paper, students will also be required to submit a PowerPoint Presentation. At a minimum, your presentation must include the following slides. Required Presentation Slides Title Slide Introduction Literature Review Discussion of the topic’s use in today’s public administration environment Conclusion References