International Space Proposal Research Paper (Week 7)

International Space Proposal Research Paper (Week 7)

The amount of space activity by Nations around the world is ever increasing. And as the number of space-faring Nations increases, the level of interaction between these Nations is also increasing. For this Research Paper, explore your ideas for an International Space Proposal. Start by introducing your approach to your International Space Proposal. Next, discuss which Nations or other entities are important to be part of the Proposal and why. After this, decide whether the U.S. should propose a legally-binding treaty or a politically-binding agreement and with whom. Be sure to include why this type of treaty or agreement would be best. In the last part of the main body, discuss recommendations or lessons learned from previous international interactions and how you expect your International Space Proposal to benefit future U.S. international space relations. Conclude your paper with an explanation of what you hope to learn and takeaway from developing this paper.

Specific Instructions:

For this assignment, you will be submitting a 15 to 17 page Research Paper (At Least 12 Full Pages of Narrative) following APA 7th Edition Style and Formatting Rules. Your Research Paper should include At Least 8 Scholarly References cited within the paper and properly identified on your reference page.

The following Research Paper Format Must be Followed!

Title Page (Page 1)
Abstract (Page 2)
Narrative Pages (Pages 3 Through 14 to 16)
Reference Page (Last Page[s])
Review the Research Paper Grading Rubric below for additional information on the grading criteria and Please take advantage of the provided Research Paper Template that has the main sections already identified (you can adjust section titles as you see fit) as well as with much of the required APA 7th Edition style and formatting already accomplished! While this should all be current and accurate, the 7th Edition of the APA Publication Manual supersedes any style or formatting (Please let me know if you discover any discrepancies).

Research Paper Grading Rubric:

Introduction to Proposal: 15 Points
Main Content:
Nations/Entities to Include: 20 Points
Type of Treaty/Agreement: 20 Points
Future Benefit: 15 Points
Take Away from Paper: 10 Points
Organization/Grammar: 10 Points
APA Style/Format: 10 Points
References/Citations: 5 Points
Submit your Research Paper as a Microsoft Word Document with the file name as follows: SPST640-W7RP-LastFirst Initial (i.e., SPST640-W7RP-DoeJ.docx)

Note: As you write, you may discover you have enough valuable information to exceed the noted Research Paper length. Longer is OK, as long as the information adds value to your Paper. Shorter than the minimum required length is not advised!

While figures or tables with pictures, charts, or graphs are welcomed when they enhance your information, they DO NOT contribute to the minimum number of narrative pages required and must follow APA style and formatting rules.

Your submission will automatically be forwarded to Turnitin to check for similarities to other sources and for proper citations.

Any reports returning 20% or greater matches to existing works will lose points without proper explanation (I will contact you if I need clarification). For matches greater than 20% that cannot be easily explained (references, direct quotes, etc.) will result in a lower grade, depending on the actual percentage of matches to other works.

In-text citations MUST BE USED and have corresponding references listed on your Reference Page! Generally speaking, most every paragraph (each section at a minimum) should have At Least 1 in-text citation. And remember, this Short Paper should reference At Least 8 Scholarly Sources.

Wikipedia IS NOT a scholarly source and is an inappropriate reference for Graduate-level writing.

A Note on Direct Quotes: This is a Graduate-Level class. Direct quotes should be used sparingly (only when absolutely necessary to maintain the original meaning). Paraphrasing (with in-text citations) is preferred as this substantiates your thoughts and ideas while demonstrating your ability to analyze and evaluate the information you are researching and still credits your sources (vs. your ability to copy and paste). Over-quoting will result in a grade reduction.

Remember, you are following the APA Publication Manual 7th Edition Formatting and Style Rules. Every citation listed in your text MUST have a corresponding reference on your reference page. In as such, every reference listed on your reference page should have At Least 1 corresponding in-text citation!

This Research Paper contributes 30% toward your Final Grade.

Research Paper Due Date: 11:55 PM ET on Sunday of Week 7.

Late Assignments: Late submissions will incur a 10% Grade Penalty per day unless arrangements are made Before the due date regarding an extenuating situation. Without prior communication, no credit will be given for assignments over 1 week late (11:55 PM ET on Sunday of Week 8).

Please post any questions about these requirements in the Online Office.
Due Date
Jun 19, 2022 11:59 PM

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