Must be eight- (8) double-spaced-pages in length, exclusive of Appendix, References, Exhibits, etc., and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA 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 abstract after the title page according to APA style in the approved style guide. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must include citations to references that support the assertions made in the paper. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA 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 the approved APA style guide .