English Writing

Final

Research Paper

Due Monday, June 27, 2022, 11:59 PM

100 Points

Late Papers will earn a Zero, no exceptions

Paper Description:

The final is a scholarly paper designed to showcase the content learned by the student in 301W. The final paper will challenge the student to use the knowledge learned in 301W. The student will build on the research question and methods discussed in the online discussion boards.

The student will apply the content learned in the chapters, to exhibit a thorough knowledge of the content and what one needs to consider when designing a research project.

Length:

8-10 pages.

Students will:

Write a research proposal paper using the content learned in the course, including:

1. Accurate APA Style

2. Exhibit correct use of Elements and Format of the paper

3. The style and grammar will reflect effective scholarly writing including bias free language

Content includes:

1. The topic chosen by the student.

2. A thorough review of the literature, inducing the articles used in the article summaries, you are encouraged to use more primary sources, a good rule of thumb is 10-12 for this length of paper.

3. Synthesize information found about the topic, do not just reiterate the information from the summaries.

4. What is the background information? (literature review)

5. What is the statement of your problem?

6. What is (are) your hypotheses?

7. What is the design of your research (methods)?

8. How will you collect data (methods)?

9. How will you analyze your data (methods)?

10. Although you have not collected data, based on the existing literature, what do you expect to find and why? (conclusion)

Component Parts: APA

1. Tittle page

2. Abstract

3. Introduction

4. Literature Review

5. Statement of the Problem/Purpose Statement

6. Methods Section

7. Conclusion—what did the literature say? You are not collecting data, use the results from the literature review.

8. References

Introduction: an introduction is a few paragraphs giving an overview of your topic

Literature Review: A literature review provides an overview of previous research on a topic that critically evaluates, classifies, and compares what has already been published on a topic. It allows the author to synthesize and place into context the research and scholarly literature relevant to the topic.

Statement of the Problem: One paragraph, defining the problem (why is it important to study this?) include your research question and hypothesis. The first condition of solving a problem is understanding the problem, which can be done by way of a problem statement. The problem statement is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be improved upon. It identifies the gap between the current (problem) state and desired (goal) state of a process or product. Focusing on the facts, the problem statement should be designed to address ways to solve the problem (your research is the first start).

Methods Section: Include participants (demographics), materials, and procedure. Refer to your APA manual for an example.

APA Style writing: Use the seventh edition as a reference for writing style, citing, and structure. Write in the third person, never in the first person. Never give and opinion or use “I” as in “I believe” or “I think”—points will be deducted

Conclusion: Final section, pulling everything together, state and explain what you would expect to find if you conducted your research (based on the current research)

Grading Rubric

100 Points Total

APA 20

Review of the Literature 20

Ability to Synthesize Material 20

Methods 20

Conclusion 20