Brief summary that identifies the purpose, goal, problem, methods, results, and conclusion of your work.

Research Paper Requirements

Topic: Ransomware, malware, business security

Abstract – Brief summary that identifies the purpose, goal, problem, methods, results, and conclusion of your work. (Format- Introduction, Body and Conclusion)

Research Paper Format- A 700 approx. word, double spaced paper, written in APA format, showing sources and a bibliography at least 3 pages

Include this information for your research:

Purpose-

·  Why did you decide to do this study or project?

·  How did you conduct your research?

·  What did you find?

·  Why is this research and your findings important?

·  Why should someone read your entire essay?

Problem-

·  What problem is your research trying to better understand or solve?

·  What is the scope of your study – a general problem, or something specific?

·  What is your main claim or argument?

Method-

·  Discuss your own research including the variables and your approach.

·  Describe the evidence you have to support your claim

·  Give an overview of your most important sources.

Results-

·  What answer did you reach from your research or study?

·  Was your hypothesis or argument supported?

·  What are the general findings?

Conclusion-

·  What are the implications of your work?

·  Are your results general or very specific?

References-

·  Scholarly articles (ex. Harvard etc), peer-reviewed journals, publications, textbooks

Also please include power notes