Each student is expected to organize and produce an original term (academic research) paper. Such paper will be between 10 and 15 "typewritten" pages in length, exclusive of title page, abstract, abbreviations, references, and appendix pages. Text pages with tables or illustrations may be counted as part of the 10 to 15-page requirement. Students will utilize the format style in the APA's Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition, at least the fifth printing. The Instructor will approve the term (academic research) paper topic no later than the end of the second week. This term (academic research) paper will be "typed", double spaced, and submitted at the beginning of the eighth week. This term (academic research) paper will be "typed", double spaced.