Develop a Research Topic
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RequiredResources.docxE-Book
Bhargava, V. K. (2006). Introduction to global issues. In V. K. Bhargava (Ed.), Global issues for global citizens: An introduction to key development challenges (pp. 1-22). Retrieved from http://proquest.libguides.co/ebrary
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the ebrary database in the Ashford University Library. These few pages provide a brief summary of globalism, the globalist movement, and some of the major issues that result from an increasingly globalized society. Some of the more troublesome issues are especially highlighted. This e-book will help assist students in completing the Week Two DQ1.
Articles
Beed, T. (n.d.). Societal responsibilities of an educated person [PDF file]. New Accountant USA. Retrieved from http://www.newaccountantusa.com/newsFeat/wealthManagement/societalresponsibilities.pdf
· This article makes the case that those with advanced education bear the duty of helping the society advance to a more just, fair, and or equitable state. All of society depends upon its educated people, from doctors, teachers, lawyers, etc., and so those people ought to do their best to help build a better society. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy does not exist.
Cunningham, N. (n.d.). Choosing and narrowing a topic to write about (for research papers) . Sophia. Retrieved from http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/choosing-and-narrowing-a-topic-to-write-about-for
· “The process described here simplifies choosing a topic for a research paper and narrowing it down. Those who go through the steps outlined by this process will be able to identify their topics more precisely while making their research efforts more efficient” (Cunningham, n.d.). This article will help assist students in completing the Week Two DQ1.
Indiana University. (2011, August 11). Incorporating evidence into your essay [PDF file]. Wells Library Writing Tutorial Services. Retrieved from http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/using_evidence.pdf
· This article addresses how to incorporate evidence into a student’s essay. It provides examples of weak and strong uses of evidence. It also provides an illustration on when to effectively use quoted material from a source. This article will help assist students in completing the Week Two DQ1. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
McDevitt, T. M., & Ormrod, J. E. (2007). Kohlberg’s three levels and six stages of moral reasoning . Child Development and Education, 518. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/kohlbergs-moral-reasoning/
· The authors of this website article provides a comparative chart of Kohlberg’s three level of morality along with the six stages of moral reasoning that exist within those three levels. The chart provides the different age ranges in which moral reasoning becomes more apparent as a person gets older. The article points out that it’s rare that anyone reaches the 6th and final stage or moral reasoning. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2.
Newton, L. (1998). Doing good and avoiding evil . Hale Chair in Applied Ethics. Retrieved from http://www.rit.edu/~w-ethics/resources/manuals/dgae1p7.html
· The author discusses the differences between good and evil principles and their relations to critical reasoning. The author then discusses the ways in which critical thinking may be used in resolving ethical dilemmas. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy does not exist.
Blog Posts
Jwood00. (2012, December 10). Responsibilities of an educated person. [Blog post]. Hub Pages. Retrieved from http://jwood00.hubpages.com/hub/Responsibilities-of-an-educated-person
· The author makes the case that an educated person’s responsibilities and duties extend beyond the family and work place and must be extended into a wider context that includes others in the world and into the future. These responsibilities grow from the wider and deeper breadth of knowledge that comes from a college education. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2.
The Blogxer. (2012, March 17). Responsibilities of an educated person [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://enlighten-me-not.blogspot.com/2012/03/responsibilities-of-educated-person.html
· The blog provides the three main responsibilities that educated persons must take on. These responsibilities are an outgrowth of their education and can be the basis for helping make the world a better place for everyone. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy does not exist.
Multimedia
Downs-Jones Library. (2012, August 15). [Video file]. Incorporate sources into your research paper . Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoQzXVmFXfk&feature=youtu.be
· This video illustrates how you can effectively incorporate the sources you’ve gathered into your research paper. It also demonstrates how you can structure and analyze your sources, as well as use the sources to develop a good argument on the topic. This video will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2.
Web Pages
Charles W. Chestnutt Library – Reference Department. (n.d.). Develop a research topic. Retrieved from http://library.uncfsu.edu/reference/intro-to-library-research/develop-a-research-topic
· This web page provides information on how to choose a topic of interest, how to narrow down or broaden your topic, how to select keywords and search terms, and how to organize and track your sources. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ1. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy does not exist.
Yirinec, J. A. (2011, November 17). Incorporating evidence into a research paper . Retrieved from http://writingcommons.org/research/integrate-evidence/incorporate-evidence/392-incorporating-evidence-into-a-research-paper
· This web page explains why evidence is necessary in support claims. The article further explains the research process and how it helps discover appropriate evidence that can be used in supporting claims, conclusions, and theses. The author explains ways in which to incorporate evidence into research papers either through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ1.
· Recommended Resources
E-Book
Widdows, H. (2014). Global ethics: An introduction (pp. 1-18). Retrieved from http://proquest.libguides.co/ebrary
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the ebrary database in the Ashford University Library. This article puts ethical theories into the context of an increasingly globalized society, global citizenship. In an increasingly global society, the narrow definitions of traditional ethics need to be examined in their relation to the greater, broader, and more complex modern context. This e-book will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2.
Articles
AnthroNice. (n.d.). How to critically analyze information sources . PDF file]. AnthroNiche. Retrieved from http://anthroniche.com/media/pdfs/how_to_critically_analyze_information_sources.pdf
· This article explains how to analyze information sources for research purposes. There are several elements to look at when first evaluating a source: the author’s credentials, date of publication, whether the source is in its first edition, the publisher name and the title of the journal, which help one determine if it’s a scholarly or popular journal. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ1. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy does not exist.
Gampel, E. H. (n.d.). A framework for reasoning about ethical issues. [PDF file]. Academia. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/4323854/A_Framework_for_Reasoning_about_Ethical_Issues
· This article provides a lengthy explanation of a multi-step procedure that assists the reader in analyzing and exploring ethical issues as well as provide logical ways to solve ethical dilemmas. It also touches on theories on moral development and philosophy can help individuals improve their decision-making skills. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ2. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy.
Kinlaw Library - Ashbury College. (2008). Critical evaluation of sources. [PDF file]. Ashbury College Study Guide. Retrieved from https://www.asbury.edu/cms.files/media/document/library/StudyGuide11.pdf
· This article is provided in a study guide format which provides clear instruction on how to properly evaluate sources to determine if they are credible and scholarly. It explains the five ways to critically evaluate a source, which is based on “authority, currency, coverage, objectivity and accuracy” (p. 1). This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ1. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy.
UNBC. (n.d.). Integrating evidence into your writing. [PDF file]. Academic Success Center.Retrieved from http://www.unbc.ca/assets/academic_success_centre/writing_support/incorporating_evidence_into_your_essay_141211_copy1.pdf
· This article explains the meaning of evidence and when to appropriately integrate it into a student’s writing. It informs the reader where to look for evidence that is scholarly and credible and the types of evidence that one can find, such as statistical evidence. This article will help assist students will completing Week Two DQ1. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy.
Multimedia
Ashford University Library. (2014). Attaching documents to discussions . [Video file]. Retrieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Attaching+Documents+to+Discussions/0_npa88ygh/19511472
· This video tutorial provides instructions on how to attach a document to the student’s discussion post.
Ashford University Library. (2015). Citing and saving articles in FindIt@AU . [Video file]. Retreieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Citing+and+Saving+Articles+in+FindIt%40AU/0_f94n5oor
· This video tutorial provides information on the different types of sources that can be used while researching a topic. It then shows how students can download and save a PDF article from the Ashford University Library, so that they may attach it in any discussion post that is applicable.
Ashford University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating sources [Video file]. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/4c07db30-5faa-4471-ab12-78e158e28ac0/1/Evaluating%20Sources%20Generic%20%282%29.zip/Evaluating%20Sources%20Generic/story.html
· This video tutorial is an interactive audio tool, which discusses and defines the types of resources used in the research process. It also defines the C.R.A.A.P. test and employs an interactive exercise to test students’ ability to evaluate resources as determined by C.R.A.A.P.
Ashford University Library. (n.d.). Searching in databases Viideo file]. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/e9d72b19-b0ab-41b9-b69c-f28f2f4e55bc/1/Searching%20in%20Databases%282%29.zip/story.html
· This video tutorial is an interactive audio tool which provides tips on how to search through the multiple databases that Ashford University has to offer. It provides suggestions on how to use key words to retrieve the sources that are geared towards specific research topics.
Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). In-text citation helper: A guide to making APA in-text citations . [Video file]. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/9fce9d11-3298-48ef-ac77-12fe7d5c0577/1/In-Text%20Citation%20Helper%20A%20Guide%20to%20Making%20APA%20In-Text%20Citations.zip/story.html
· This tutorial provides examples of how to format in-text citations in APA format based on the number of authors and on whether or not the source is quoted or paraphrased. This tutorial first explains the purpose of an in-text citation and when they should be used in a research paper.
North Carolina State University Library. (n.d.). Picking your topic is research! [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/picking_topic/
· This video tutorial illustrates the importance of picking a topic that can be easily tested through finding and reading sources on that topic. The point made is that the topic isn’t written in stone unless the topic is specifically assigned by the instructor. The research that is found can guide how the topic can be revised, such as make it more specific if the topic is too broad.
Web Pages
Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.).
APA essay checklist for students. Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-checklist.html
· This website source through Ashford University provides embedded links to various Ashford Writing Center’s resources that instruct students how to format a paper in APA style. It includes an APA Template and an In-Text Citation Guide.
Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA references listRetrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-references-list.html
· This website source through Ashford University provides guidelines on how to write references in APA format. It also provides a PDF document of a list of references with an example of how each type of reference should be written.
Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). How to create APA headers and a title page in Microsoft Word 2010 . Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/writing-tools-microsoft-office-2010.html
· This website source through Ashford University provides step-by-step directions on how to create a title page header and page numbers, as well as how to provide the content of the title page in APA format.
