1. The minimum length of the paper is 2000 words, the maximum is 3000 words. These totals do not include the reference list and any attachments.
2. The paper is to be written using MSWord, double-spaced and using a size 12 point font in either Times New Roman or Arial. DO NOT POST AS A PDF FILE.
3. Margins and headings, as well as tables and figures when used shall be in accordance with APA Publications Manual standards.
4. There are to be a minimum of six references (e.g. quality journal articles, books, etc.) from recognized universities and journal sources or their respective web sites. Do not use nonacademic web sites or non-mainstream sources as many do not have rigid editorial review boards and may have unreliable information. The primary class textbook counts as one of the six sources with a requirement to cite those chapters relevant to the research. Wikipedia is not considered a reliable source.
5. The Reference List and the “in-text” citations must conform to the APA Publications Manual requirements.
6. This is a Masters level research paper thus it will be graded for spelling, punctuation, capitalization as well as sentence structure and word usage.
7. MANDATORY: Students must read and abide by the policy and procedure on academic integrity found in the University Catalog or at https://www.csudh.edu/Catalog/200405/AcademicIntegrity.htm. All term papers are reviewed for originality of content using Turnitin software which is designed to prevent plagiarism.

REQUIRED FORMAT (Sample outline attached)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
TITLE PAGE: (Title, Authors name, Class ID, Instructors name, Date of submittal.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER
1. INTRODUCTION
Background ….Setting a frame of reference for the reader. Functions as a means of gaining the reader’s interest by stating or elaborating on the project idea, identifying key points that will be covered. All of the preceding is needed to lead the reader to the body of supportive discussions in chapter 2.

Statement of the Problem ……A short, concise description of the problem or hypotheses forming the focus of this research. (See the last pages of this instruction)

Purpose of the Study …..Basically to solve the problem or prove the hypothesis.

Theoretical Bases and Organization….This research paper builds on which previous scholarly works in your list of references?

Limitations of the Study ……Discusses both the content and the methodological
limitations of the investigation and how the research works within or around
these confines.

Definition of Terms: (Do not include terms in common usage)

2. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
A detailed presentation and discussion of the solution to your problem or proof of your hypothesis(es). Discussions are to be presented in an orderly manner that is progressively supportive of the problem statement. Refer to chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the APA Publications Manual for guidance (author (b), 2009) and Chapter 2 of the Thesis and Project Guide plus those chapters of the guide that provide direction as to formatting.
3. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Two distinct sub sections summarizing the study, presenting your conclusions and if appropriate recommending any needed future research. A restatement of the problem statement and the conclusion that has been reached by the researcher.

REFERENCES: A listing of the sources used in the Research and Writing of the term paper. Page 255 of the APA Publications Manual (the References section) contains an excellent example of a well written list.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
(Documentation, Grammar and Mechanics)
It is expected that all papers submitted will adhere strictly to the APA and CSUDH Thesis Guide format requirements and meet the standards of graduate level writing as stipulated in the APA Publications Manual Chapters 3,4,5,and 6. Following are guidelines that will aid in avoiding most common grammar and mechanical errors:
• Follow all the format requirements of the CSUDH Thesis and Project Manual (author (a), 2009) exactly.
• Follow the specific designated APA style manual exactly for:
• citations within the text,
• endnotes or footnotes, references, and bibliographies,
• labeling and citing tables and figures,
• quotations,
• all other elements not prescribed in the CSUDH Thesis and Project Manual.
• Put commas and periods inside quotation marks except when a citation immediately follows the quote; put colons and semicolons outside quotation marks.
• Avoid use of slashes to indicate options, such as and/or and he/she. Choose either “and” or “or”; write out “ he or she.”
• Avoid sentence fragments.
• Avoid comma splices and run-on sentences. Two main clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb such as “however”, “thus”, “instead”, “therefore”, etc. must be connected by a semicolon, not a comma.
• Be sure subjects and verbs agree as to number.
• Check to see that pronouns have clear antecedents.
• Do not mix verb tenses in paragraphs; be consistent.
• Stay in the third person. Thus, do not use “I”, “we”, etc.
• Spell out a number that consists of one or two words; use figures for larger numbers.
• Use figures for dates, decimals, fractions, parts of literary works, percentages, prices, scores, statistics and times.
-Do not use bold lettering.

This paper is for a quality assurance management class.

Here is the introduction I started on it sets the tone for the paper I want, you can change the introduction to fit the paper but please stay with the tone.

Introduction – INTRODUCTION

Dr. W. Edwards Deming recognized managers were not interested in pleasing customers or workers. Deming crated 14 points to help set managers and companies up for success. The basic reason most company’s go into business is to make a profit. Top executives tend to hire managers who understand how to run lean departments in order to create profits. Managers who consistently turn a profit quarter after quarter are heavily rewarded. When managers are more concerned with profits than quality workers have to step in and try to fill the gap.

Here is my problem statement for the research paper:

Problem statement: According to the status quo Management should provide workers with the supplies needed to perform quality services. Management should have a system in place to ensure supplies are available for workers to perform services. Unfortunately, when management fails to have an ordering system in place for supplies, workers initiate quality. Managers are more concerned with looking good on a balance sheet and cutting cost.