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Research Topic:  Credit card fraud detection Rules: APA Format , 14 – 20 pages  SubTopics to be covered: Introduction (3 – 4 pages)  Problem Statement and Purpose of Research  Relevance and Significance  Research Questions   Barriers and Issues   Review of the Literature (6-8 pages) — 5 peer-reviewed literature sources do not create below subheadings. This for reference as to understand what all topics have to be covered under review of literature Description of the research including who the target population was (if available)  Research Method used to conduct the research (describe what the researcher(s) did to gather data for the research) Was survey distributed? How many questions? How many participants?   Was it a focus group? Was it a case study? Be explicit  Findings: Indicate the findings as reported in the article  Conclusion: What was the conclusion of the research  Research Methodology (3 - 4 pages)  Findings, Analysis, and Summary of Results (2 - 4 pages)  Conclusions (2 - 4 pages)  References   NOTE: I am attaching a copy of detailed description on how to write the research report along with a sample example in the last 2 pages. Research Report Guide The Research Report The Research Report needs to be at least 14 – 20 pages and is written in the past and present tense, as appropriate. APA Format The format of the research report should comply with the APA guidelines. Chapter 1- Introduction (3 – 4 pages) In this section, present enough information about the proposed work so that the reader understands the general context or setting. It is also helpful to include a summary of how this document is organized. In the research report, each chapter should begin on a new page Introduction This section introduces the reader to the structural content of your Research Report. Problem Statement and Purpose of Research In this section, present a concise statement of a research-worthy problem to be addressed (i.e., why the work should be undertaken – don’t state “it was a requirement of the professor”). Follow the statement of the problem with a well-supported discussion of its scope and nature. The discussion of the problem should include: what the problem is, why it is a problem, how the problem evolved or developed, and the issues and events leading to the problem. Your problem statement must be clear, concise, to the point and able to be articulated in no more than three sentences. Relevance and Significance This section provides the necessary support for both the problem statement of your study. Consider the following questions and support your discussion by citing the research literature: · Why is there a problem? What groups or individuals are affected? · How far-ranging is the problem and how great is its impact? What’s the benefit of solving the problem?  What has been tried without success to correct the situation? Why weren’t those attempts successful? · What are the consequences of not solving the problem? · How does the goal of your study address the research problem and how will your proposed study offer promise as a resolution to the problem? · How will your research add to the knowledge base? · What is the potential for generalization of your results? · What is the potential for original work? Research Questions In this section you will define the research questions you expect to answer in your finding / results / conclusion sections. The research question(s) must be directly related to the problem statement and introduce the reader to their respective relationships. The answers to the research question(s) as elaborated in Chapter 3 need to be either qualitative or quantitative. In this section, the research questions should be numbered Barriers and Issues In this section, identify how the problem is inherently difficult to solve. You should also show how the solution you propose are difficult to obtain (unlike a book report). You should show the study you propose is of adequate difficulty to warrant a successful grade assignment. Chapter 2 - Review of the Literature (6-8 pages) In this section, it is important to clearly identify the major areas on which you will need to focus your research in order to build a solid foundation for your study in the existing body of knowledge. This section requires that you review at least 5 peer-reviewed literature sources to be used in the research. The literature review is the presentation of quality literature in a particular field that serves as the foundation and justification for the research problem, research questions or hypothesis, and methodology. You will develop a more comprehensive review of the literature as part of your report. For each of the 5 articles, write a paragraph each for the following sections The following topics are intended to serve as a guide: · Description of the research including who the target population was (if available) · Research Method used to conduct the research (describe what the researcher(s) did to gather data for the research) o Was survey distributed? How many questions? How many participants? o Was it a focus group? Was it a case study? Be explicit · Findings: Indicate the findings as reported in the article · Conclusion: What was the conclusion of the research Citation in APA format, is critical as you report/review the articles DO NOT add the APA reference at the beginning of each article review in Chapter 2. Be sure to add to them to the References page DO NOT include any subheadings in Chapter 2 Chapter 3 – Research Methodology (3 - 4 pages) This section is the core of your research. You are required to describe how to the research problem will be addressed and the stated research goal will be accomplished. Based on the literature, elaborate on the major steps that must be taken to accomplish the goal and include a preliminary discussion of the methodology and specific research methods you plan to implement. Provide adequate discussion of the general process you will follow to implement your research methodology. Chapter 4: Findings, Analysis, and Summary of Results (2 - 4 pages) Chapter 4 includes an objective description and analysis of the findings, results or outcomes of the research. Limit the use of charts, tables, figures to those that are needed to support the narrative. Most of these illustrations can be included as part of the Appendixes. The following topics are intended to serve as a guide: · Data analysis · Findings & discussion · Analysis · Summary of results & discussion Chapter 5: Conclusions (2 - 4 pages) · Conclusions - Clearly state the conclusions of the study based on the analysis performed and results achieved. Indicate by the evidence or logical development the extent to which the specified objectives have been accomplished. If the research has been guided by hypotheses, make a statement as to whether the data supported or rejected these hypotheses. Discuss alternative explanations for the findings, if appropriate. Delineate strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of the study. · Implications - Discuss the impact of the work on the field of study and its contributions to knowledge and professional practice. Discuss implications for future research. · Recommendations - Present recommendations for future research or for changes in research methods or theoretical concepts. As appropriate, present recommendations for changes in academic practice, professional practice, or organizational procedures, practices, and behavior. References Follow the most current version of APA to format your references. However, each reference should be single-spaced with a double space between each cited entry. Make sure that every citation is referenced and every reference is cited. Research Report Structure · White space added to the report will negatively affect the final grade of your report. Do not add extra space to your document in an effort to extend the page count. · Times New Roman Font style should be used throughout the paper · Font color should be black throughout the paper WHAT TO INCLUDE: Front Matter · The front matter includes the following: o Title Page · Approval Signature page - LEAVE BLANK o Abstract · Acknowledgements page - LEAVE BLANK · Table of Contents o List of Tables (if applicable) o List of Figures (if applicable) Chapters 1 through 5 (14 -20 pages) · As outlined above Back Matter  The back matter includes the following: o Appendices (if applicable) o References Document Preparation – Form and Style Form and style guidelines for a Research Report serve a number of purposes: to ease adaptation of the document for publication in whole or part, to ensure a level of professional appearance, and ease the burden on the readers of the document by presenting material in a logical, consistent fashion. Nevertheless, form and style guidelines should not be burdensome for Peer Reviewer or Professor. The bulk of the effort in developing and mentoring a Research Report should certainly be directed toward the quality of the thoughts being presented, not the appearance of that presentation. The current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association serves as the primary guide for format and style. Since that manual focuses primarily on publication in journals, some exceptions are necessary for a Research Report. The Research Report guidelines are amplified with examples of: · Title Page (Appendix A) · Abstract Page (Appendix B) · Table of Contents (Appendix C) · List of Tables (Appendix D) · List of Figures (Appendix E) · First Page of a Chapter (Appendix F) · Reference List (Appendix G) References and Citations One of the most important tasks in writing a Research Report is to reference other works and sources in the text body. You must provide a formal reference citation for each idea or statement taken from the work of an individual or organization. However, each reference should be single-spaced with a double space in between each entry. Make sure that every citation is referenced, and every reference is cited. Margins The left-hand margin must be 1.5 inches (4 cm.) to accommodate binding. Margins at the right, top, and bottom of the page should be 1.0 inch. (See exception for chapter title pages below.) The Research Report text must be left-aligned (leaving a ragged right edge). Line Spacing Double-spacing is required for most of the text in documents submitted during the Research Report process. Pages for the abstract, acknowledgments, and parts of the table of contents, however, must be single-spaced in the Research Report. Single-spacing also can be used for table titles and headings, figure captions, references in a reference list (but double-spacing is required between references in the list), footnotes, and long quotations. Long quotations may be indented five spaces. Judicial triple can improve appearance and readability and is appropriate after chapter titles, before major subheadings, before footnotes, and before and after tables in the text; however, avoid open white spaces. Paragraph Spacing The text of the document is double-spaced. There should be no extra spaces between paragraphs in sections; however, indent the first line of paragraphs five spaces (1/2 inch). Chapters must begin on new pages. Page Numbering Page numbers for the front matter, starting with the Table of Contents, should be lowercase roman numerals, centered at the bottom of the page. All pages following the front matter should have page numbers in Arabic numerals in the upper right-hand corner. The page order and numbering for the front matter is: 1. Title page is page i, but the page number is not printed. 2. Approval Signature page is page ii, but the page number is not printed. 3. Abstract is page iii but the page number is not printed. 4. Acknowledgements is page iv and not to exceed one page. The page number is not printed. 5. Table of Contents is page v and the page number is printed, bottom center. 6. List of Tables (only present if the document contains tables) is given the next page number in sequence, printed bottom center. 7. List of Figures (only present if the document contains figures) is given the next page number in sequence, printed bottom center. Font Type Style and Color For body text, you should use 12-point Times New Roman. Text for the cover page may be larger but should not exceed 14-point size. Text for the chapter title text should be 14-point size. Be consistent in your use of typefaces throughout the document. Do not use a compressed typeface or any settings on your word processor that would decrease the spacing between letters or words. Sans serif typefaces such as Helvetica or Arial may be used for relatively short blocks of text such as chapter headings and captions but should be avoided in long passages of text as they impede readability. Font color should be black throughout the paper Title Page Every document that is submitted, from the Research Report, must have a title page. The title page includes the research title, date of submission, your name, and name of the department which the report is submitted. You must include a Running head (as per APA format) in the header of the title page Use the format of the Sample Research Report Title Page provided in Appendix A. The Abstract The abstract (see Appendix B) is single spaced. An abstract is a stand-alone document and therefore, should not include citations because it would then need references. Note that the abstract must be fewer than 200 words. Include at least 5 Keywords. The Keywords line should be indented by a tab (5 spaces). The “Keyword” label should be bold and italics Chapter Title, Heading 1, Heading 2 It is preferred that the Research Report contain no more than three levels of headings in the body text. All headings should have only the first letter of each word capitalized except that nonmajor words shorter than four letters have no capital letters. See Appendix F for a sample page for a first page of a chapter. INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEADING LEVELS FOLLOW: Level 1: Chapter Title This heading starts two inches from the top of the page, is centered on the page, and is set in Times New Roman 14 point type. The first line contains the chapter number (e.g., Chapter 1). The second line is blank. The third line displays the chapter title (e.g., Introduction), is centered on the page, and is set in 14-point type. Level 2: (Sub) Heading 1 Start heading 1 at the flush left margin of the page, four spaces (i.e., two returns when your document is set for double-spacing) down from the title, set in bold Times New Roman 12-point type. Double-space (one return) to the subheading body text. Indent the first line of the body text five spaces. Level 3: (Sub) Heading 2 Start the heading 2 at the left margin of the page, double-spaced (i.e., one return when your document is set up for double-spacing) from the subheading, set in 12-point italics. Double-space (one return) to the sub-subheading body text. Indent the first line of the body text five spaces. Appendix A Sample Title Page Only visible on the title page Appendix B Sample Abstract Page Appendix C Sample First Page of Table of Contents Appendix F Sample Chapter 1 Page number re starts at 1 1 1 1