Ashford Gen499 week 4 paper

Review the Final Research Paper
instructions located within the Final Research Paper link in your online course
or under the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. The Final
Research Paper is due in Week Five. To help with the preparation of the paper,
complete the following and submit it to your instructor for feedback.
Topic: Refer to the Final Research
Paper guidelines for your topic selection. Confirm your topic, and
identify how this selection relates to your academic and professional
pursuits. Review the feedback from your topic choice presented in the Week
One discussion. How did your argument stand up to the examination of your
peers?Thesis: Write a direct and concise
thesis statement, which will become the point or perspective you will
argue or prove in the Final Research Paper. Refer to the Ashford Online
Writing Center for information on how to develop a solid thesis statement.Annotated Bibliography: To help prepare for your final
paper, you will be writing an annotated bibliography to indicate the
quality of the sources you have read. Please make sure to cite each
source using APA style. After each citation, write a brief paragraph
(around 150 words) summarizing the source and examining how it will
support you in defending your argument. For more information and
example of an annotated bibliography, please refer to section 7.7 in the
Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left
navigation toolbar in your online course.. Keep in mind the Academic
Research standards for all Ashford University Papers.
Academic
Research Standards

Academic research and papers must
meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic community. What
constitutes quality, academic research?
Primary sources, which are
documents from the time period being discussedSecondary sources supported by
research in primary sourcesCredible sources (experts in
the area of study)Relevant research (materials
are pertinent to the area of study)In graduate work, the use of
peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized
experts in the relevant field of study) is required.Educational and Government
websites may be appropriate in some cases, but should be evaluated
carefully.
The paper must be five to seven
pages in length (excluding the title pages) and formatted according to APA
style. You must use at least five scholarly sources, three of which can be
found in the Ashford Online Library, to support your points. Of the five
sources, two will be your primary sources, and one will meet the multimedia
requirement. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials,
visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left
navigation toolbar in your online course.

The Final Paper requirements are below:

Final Research Paper

Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary society.
You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social concern. Examine
the principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern,
and consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based
process to search for truth, and the advantages of information technology in
gathering data.

Potential social concerns include, but are not limited to health (e.g.,
obesity, smoking, or underage drinking), poverty (e.g., homelessness, basic needs,
or transportation issues), family relations and dynamics (e.g., teen violence,
physical abuse, depression, or suicide), social media (e.g., privacy),
immigration (e.g., illegal), and education (e.g., plagiarism and/or cheating).

Your Final Research Paper should:
Include a literature review of
three scholarly sources based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze
the validity of the author’s arguments and/or biases.Explain how academic knowledge
impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global
communities.Assess how the principles of
active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next
five to ten years.Include at least one reference
to a multimedia component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or
video) and evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to
academic knowledge and the selected issue.
The paper must be 12 to 14
pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted
according to APA style. You must use at least 12 scholarly sources, six of
which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. Cite your sources
within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information
regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing
Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:
Must be 12 to 14
double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a title page with
the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust begin with an introductory
paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the
paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that
reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least 12
scholarly sources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online
Library.Must document all sources in
APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate
reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.