Reference & Research Reference & Research Writing 103Writing 103

Uniformed Writing forUniformed Writing forTrinity Theological Seminary of Trinity Theological Seminary of

South FloridaSouth FloridaT. Carter C.Ed Ph DT. Carter C.Ed Ph D

A note to the Student A note to the Student

To The Student,To The Student, This format was both developed and donated to Trinity Theological This format was both developed and donated to Trinity Theological

Seminary of South Florida for uniformity. Its purpose is to give an Seminary of South Florida for uniformity. Its purpose is to give an understanding of the Reference & Research Courses, and keep all understanding of the Reference & Research Courses, and keep all students and campuses on one accord with not only the APA students and campuses on one accord with not only the APA Format, but also with bookbinding, course descriptions, course Format, but also with bookbinding, course descriptions, course objectives, and assignments in Reference & Research Writing 101, objectives, and assignments in Reference & Research Writing 101, 102, and 103. Finally it is my prayer that you find this simplified text 102, and 103. Finally it is my prayer that you find this simplified text both helpful and educational as you complete each course.both helpful and educational as you complete each course.

God Bless,God Bless, Dr. T. CarterDr. T. Carter

No one knows their students/pupils better No one knows their students/pupils better than the teacher; therefore use these than the teacher; therefore use these books at your own discretion. Use these books at your own discretion. Use these workbooks as you see fit in order to meet workbooks as you see fit in order to meet the needs of both Trinity, and your the needs of both Trinity, and your students; all while fulfilling the guidelines students; all while fulfilling the guidelines of Reference & Research Writing 101, of Reference & Research Writing 101, 102, and 103.102, and 103.

A note to the Student cont.A note to the Student cont.

Course Description:Course Description: This course is both designed and purposed to This course is both designed and purposed to

help students in accomplishing the following:help students in accomplishing the following: ♦♦Write an effective paper (thesis/ Write an effective paper (thesis/

dissertation) …dissertation) … ♦♦Produce an error free final copy …Produce an error free final copy … ♦♦Proper use and application of the APA Format Proper use and application of the APA Format

in the paper (thesis in the paper (thesis /dissertation) for publication …/dissertation) for publication …

Course Objectives:Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, Upon successful completion of this course,

the student will:the student will: ♦♦Produce an error free, well organized, Produce an error free, well organized,

and coherent paper (thesis /dissertation) and coherent paper (thesis /dissertation) ♦♦Use the APA Format, and the instructors Use the APA Format, and the instructors

format/ guidelines in constructing and format/ guidelines in constructing and writing the paper (thesis /dissertation) …writing the paper (thesis /dissertation) …

Grading Analysis:Grading Analysis: In accordance with Trinity Theological Seminary’s grading system.In accordance with Trinity Theological Seminary’s grading system. Attendance Policy:Attendance Policy: In accordance with Trinity Theological Seminary’s attendance In accordance with Trinity Theological Seminary’s attendance

policy.policy. Required Class Materials:Required Class Materials: ♦ ♦RRW WB IIIRRW WB III ♦ ♦A BibleA Bible ♦ ♦ Ink Pen (blue or black ink)Ink Pen (blue or black ink) Assessment & Final Exam:Assessment & Final Exam: ♦♦Midterm: Proof of active work on the paper.Midterm: Proof of active work on the paper. ♦♦Final: Turn in your paper and complete your final exam.Final: Turn in your paper and complete your final exam. Weekly AssignmentsWeekly Assignments:: TBA TBA

Table of ContentsTable of Contents Title Page Format … … … 5Title Page Format … … … 5 Outline Format … … … 6Outline Format … … … 6 Abstract Format … … … 7Abstract Format … … … 7 Introduction Format … … … 8Introduction Format … … … 8 APA Formatting Guidelines … … … 10APA Formatting Guidelines … … … 10 APA Vocabulary … … … APA Vocabulary … … … 1010

Title Page FormatTitle Page Format

Title (of your paper here)Title (of your paper here)By: (your name goes here)By: (your name goes here)

Trinity Theological Seminary of South FloridaTrinity Theological Seminary of South Florida

(This area of the paper stays open for the school crest/logo in book binding.)(This area of the paper stays open for the school crest/logo in book binding.)

A Final Report submitted to the faculty of: Trinity Theological Seminary of South Florida: A Final Report submitted to the faculty of: Trinity Theological Seminary of South Florida: (fill in your “city” Location). Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of (fill in your “city” Location). Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of

(fill in the full title of your degree)(fill in the full title of your degree)(fill in the date: Month Day, Year)(fill in the date: Month Day, Year)

Your papers title, and page # 5

Your papers title, and page # 6Your papers title, and page # 6 OutlineOutline (Please note that the outline will serve as a table of contents, and should follow the format of an outline… Roman Numerals, Capital Letters, and Numbers. See (Please note that the outline will serve as a table of contents, and should follow the format of an outline… Roman Numerals, Capital Letters, and Numbers. See

the example below)the example below) AbstractAbstract IntroductionIntroduction Main TopicMain Topic

Sub TopicSub Topic Sub TopicSub Topic Sub TopicSub Topic

ExampleExample ExampleExample

Main TopicMain Topic Main TopicMain Topic

Sub TopicSub Topic Sub TopicSub Topic

ExampleExample ExampleExample

VI.VI. VII.VII. VIII.VIII. IX.IX. X.X. 1-10 REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELORS DEGREE1-10 REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELORS DEGREE XI.XI. XII.XII. XIII.XIII. XIV.XIV. XV.XV. XVI.XVI. XVII.XVII. XVIII.XVIII. XIX.XIX. XX.XX. 1-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS DEGREE1-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS DEGREE XXI.XXI. XXII.XXII. XXIII.XXIII. XXIV.XXIV. XXV.XXV. XXVI.XXVI. XXVIIXXVII XXVIII.XXVIII. XXIX.XXIX. XXXXXX 1-30 REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORS DEGREE1-30 REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORS DEGREE

Your papers title, and page # 7Your papers title, and page # 7

AbstractAbstract

(This is a SHORT SUMMARY of your paper and should be no more than 100 to 150 words).(This is a SHORT SUMMARY of your paper and should be no more than 100 to 150 words).

Your papers title, and page # 8Your papers title, and page # 8

IntroductionIntroduction

(Here the student introduces their paper. The introduction should lead right into the first topic of your paper… Roman Numeral I)(Here the student introduces their paper. The introduction should lead right into the first topic of your paper… Roman Numeral I)