The eight page paper should summarize the research you found about your topic while using the MS Office Suite to compile all of the text and other objects you decide to include in your paper (charts, clip-art, and other objects). The topic can be of your choosing but it must be researchable. Focus of the Research Paper The research-based paper should demonstrate your competence in the Learning Outcomes for the course. The paper should include at least 6 of the following learning outcomes: ?? Define the selected topic and describe how it has changed the world ?? Demonstrate research skills by using the Internet to locate, evaluate, and download information from a variety of sources to substantiate your thesis. ?? Understand and use URLs and navigate the web. ?? Build complex documents that are long and include tables, graphs and other embedded objects. ?? Generate charts using data from an excel spreadsheet to include in the paper. ?? Plan and build a presentation using MS PowerPoint to summarize the contents of the paper. ?? Enhance the presentation with Objects from the drawing toolbar and multimedia. ?? Insert images into documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Writing the Research Paper The Research Paper: ?? Must be eight double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide. ?? Must include a cover page that includes: - Student’s name - Course name and number - Name of paper - Instructor’s name - Date submitted ?? Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. ?? Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. ?? Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. ?? Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources. ?? Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide