Requirements of submission: Written components of projects must follow these formatting guidelines when applicable: double spacing,
12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and discipline-appropriate citations. The paper should be a minimum of five to eight pages in length, not including title page, abstract, or reference page. Also, be sure to use APA format.
Main elements: Include the following elements in your final paper:

Cover page
Executive summary page/abstract page (introducing the content)
Your topic
Overview of topic
Historical data that has shaped topic
Current situation
Conclusion (can include implications for the future)
Reference page