GEN499 Final Research
paper
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: 1. 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. 2. Explain how
academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local
and global communities. 3. Assess how the principles of active citizenship
could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years. 4. 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:
1. Must be 12 to 14 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2. Must include a title
page with the following: o Title of paper o Student’s name o Course name and
number o Instructor’s name o Date submitted 3. Must begin with an introductory
paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4. Must address the topic of
the paper with critical thought. 5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms
your thesis. 6. Must use at least 12 scholarly sources, including a minimum of
six from the Ashford Online Library. 7. Must document all sources in APA style,
as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8. Must include a separate reference
page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
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