You will be required to write and turn in a short paper as a requirement for this course. The paper is NOT optional. If you do not submit a paper by the DUE DATE you will receive a grade of 'F' for the course! NO EXCEPTIONS.

The paper should be 5 pages, to include one works cited/reference page, double-spaced pages and should have a title page. The topic for the paper is left to the discretion of the instructor. The instructor may have a specific topic for you to write about or may give you the option of picking your own topic. Please check with the instructor.

You should cite at least three references (books, periodicals, newspaper articles, etc...) used in writing your paper. Do not use your textbook as a reference. Your paper should be double-spaced. You should use a Times Roman font, size 12. Place page numbers in the upper right corner of your pages. Page number 5 (five) of your paper should list works cited. Please follow the APA standards when citing sources.

PLEASE REVIEW THE PLAGIARSM POLICY OF THE COLLEGE BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR PAPER FOR A GRADE. You may find information on plagiarsm in the Student Handbook.

This is NOT an exercise in cut-and-paste. The work submitted must be your own and any references used must be properly cited.

Put your name, course title and course number on the first page of the paper. Title page and works cited page do NOT count toward the four-page requirement. Please remember to use spell check on the paper before submitting it. Points will be deducted for incorrect use of English.