Research Paper Basics Review (2025)

What is the length requirement for the research paper?

• 5-7 pages
• 4-7 pages
• 5-10 pages
• 4-8 pages

True or false? The research paper must include a title page.

• True
• False

True or false? The research paper must include a works cited page.

• True
• False

True or false? The title page and works cited page count towards your total page count.

• True
• False

True or false? You do not need any parenthetical (in-text citations) in your paper.

• True
• False

Minimally, how many sources do you need?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

Minimally, how many note cards do you need?

• 55
• 25
• 35
• 45

True or false? Under no circumstances will you be able to use Google to find a source.

• True
• False

True or false? The paper will be single-spaced.

• True
• False

What size font must you use?

• 10 point
• 12 point
• 14 point
• Whatever size is comfortable to read.