1. APA Style Whole paper must be double spaced, 1 inch margins 12 point font, Times New Roman Introduction Review research on issue Proposed research

2. APA Style Reference Citations in Text One Author: Walker (2000) found that…… A recent study found positive effects of exercise (Walker, 2000). If refer to same article more than once in same paragraph only include the year in the first citation. Walker also found that…..

3. Two Authors: cite both authors every time Jones and Row (2001) demonstrated… …..reaction times (Jones & Row, 2001). Multiple Authors: First time cite all authors Johnson, Cane, and Burk (2002) compared…. ………effects of exercise (Johnson, Cane, & Burk, 2002) Second time: Johnson et al. (2002) 6 or More Authors: Cite first author followed by et al. in first citation

4. More than one study: Same order as in the reference list (alphabetical) Numerous studies have shown positive effects of exercise (Bisanz, 2000; Clark et al. 1989; Row & Daniels, 1991). Quotations: Miller (1993) stated that “exercise is……..and running” (p. 276). She stated that “exercise is……..and running” (Miller, 1993, p. 276).

5. Reference List: Periodical: References Burk, J., Jenkins, P. J., & Row, P. (1989). The visual cortex. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 30, 120-135. Book: Bruer, J. T. (1999). The myth of the first three years of life: A new understanding of early brain development and lifelong learning. New York: The Free Press.

6. Marking Scheme Review Content: 25 Appropriateness of articles: 5 Organization: 5 Clarity, grammar, and wiring style: 10 APA style: 15 Total: 60