Research Paper HLT 3304
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ResearchPaperHLT3304.docxWriting a Research Paper
(Individual project)
Requirement:
1. A clear topic from below, think about why this topic is important and what kinds of problem you found.
· Gender and sexuality
· Moral development, value and religion
· Families
· Peers, romantic relationship, and lifestyle
· Culture
2. Writing section: Abstract, Introduction, Purpose of research, Literature Review, Research Question, and Reference
3. 8 - 15 pages including cover page (1 page), abstract (1 page), research paper body (5-10 pages), and reference page (1-3 pages).
4. APA format, Double space, 12 pt., Time New Roman, margins are 1” on each side
Goal: be able to use resources (UH library website), identify research topic/ theme and background of the study, synthesize relevant studies, identify research question, identify APA format, and use academic writing with correct grammar. Step 2. Go to the library web, find several articles (5-10 articles) that related on the topic. Read them and keep in mind how these authors work on their research.
· Click Databases & Guides, Journal titles, Classic Catalog, or Search this site
· Try and play with it, you can find the subject, title, or input some keywords, and you will find what you need.
Citation: citation from previous studies help you to make supportive statements and perspectives.
a. Citation needs be in APA format
b. Check the APA format
Resource:
3. Research Paper Outline
4. Rubric
Research Paper Outline
APA Format
Abstract (Require for this project) - Summary of your project, about 200 words.
1. Reasons for undertaking the project
2. Methods used (qualitative, quantitative, or mix-method)
3. Findings and conclusion
Introduction (Require for this project) – Introduce the research theme, background, and statement of problem
1. Summarize previous research/ studies on the topic (Tips: read the abstract carefully but skim the through the whole article)
2. Explain the problem
3. Provide general conclusion
Purpose of research (Require for this project)
1. Explain the research goal.
2. Explain why this topic is important to the discipline (why the problem or problems need to be solved/ what problem you want to figure out or what questions you want to know)
Literature Review (Require for this project) - Find 5-10 articles with the same or similar topic.
1. Summarize the articles. What theoretical perceptive and concepts were used in development of paper
2. Analysis of previous research/ studies and how these researchers investigate and explain the research problem
Research Question (Require for this project)
1. One or two central/ key questions in this paper is going to be investigated. (what is the most important problem that you want to figure out?)
Method (Optional for this project.)
1. Methods and procedures used in a research study or experiment. (How you conducted the study).
2. Participants
3. Design
4. Procedure.
Conclusion (Optional for this project.)
1. Describe the finding or findings
2. Support the finding or findings with evidence
3. Compare the finding or findings with theories from Literature review section
4. According to the finding or findings, what conclusion can be drawn
5. Relate to current situation, and discuss implication of the finding or findings
6. Limitation
Reference (Optional for this project.)
1. Articles are used as the citations
2. Check the APA format reference
Rubric
1. Abstract with overall conclusion of the research paper- 15%
2. An introduction with clear statement of research topic, background, and statement of problem- 15%
3. A statement of the purpose of the study including the goal and significance of the research topic- 15%
4. Literature Review, including a list that 5 to 10 articles related with the topic that you are interested from library website and make a synthesis of the articles- 15%
5. Research question, including the key question(s) need to be solved in your study- 15%
6. Reference: APA format, including all articles cited in your paper- 10%
7. APA format, grammar, and academic writing- 15%
