This document provides instructions for students to write the first part of a research paper over multiple assignments. It outlines the sections that should be included in the initial paper such as an introduction describing the topic, purpose, and problem statement. It also states that the paper should include a literature review summarizing previous research on the topic from assignment 1 and identify gaps, research questions, and a proposed theory. The paper must be 7-10 pages long and follow APA formatting guidelines. Feedback will be provided on each submission to help with further developing the full research paper.