Assignment Prompt & Instructions
see attached
– ## HUM5100Week6FinalPaper.docx
**## HUM5100Week6FinalPaper.docx**
Week 6 – Final Paper
Research Proposal Project
**Research Topic: (The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Anxiety in Young Adults)**
Prior to beginning work on this final paper, review Chapters 1 through 4, 6, 8, 9, and 13 in your textbook. It is suggested you also review any selected peer-reviewed, scholarly, and credible resources that you have located through the past several weeks to help support your Research Proposal Project.
Building off the research problem identified in Week 1, you will design a hypothetical Research Proposal Project. The research proposal will be based on the problem you identified at a human/social service organization. The organization selected can be one in which you are currently employed, an agency you have interest in, or where you intend to seek employment someday.
Imagine you are presenting your comprehensive research proposal project and potential program to focus on your research problem to your hypothetical agency.
You should organize your Research Proposal Project into the bolded sections and listed sub-sections as outlined in the following list.
In your final paper,
· Outline an
**Introduction and Background.**
· Statement of the Problem
· Significance of the Problem
· Population of Focus
· Overview of Proposed Solution/Proposal
· Research Questions
· Prepare a
**Methodology.**
· Conceptual Framework
· Method
· Design
· Rationale
· Ethical Considerations
· Develop a
**Proposal.**
· Results of Study and Findings
· Aspects of Proposed Plan
· Timeline of Proposed Plan
· Anticipated Challenges of the Program
· Evaluation of the Program
· Summarize a
**Conclusion.**
· Use at least 8 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or other credible resources in addition to the course text, documented in a
**References** list.
The Research Proposal Project final paper
· must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to
[_APA Style_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the Writing Center’s
[_APA Formatting for Microsoft Word_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-formatting-microsoft-word) resource.
· must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
· title of paper in bold font
· Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
· student’s name
· name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
· course name and number
· instructor’s name
· due date
· must utilize academic voice.
· Review the
[_Academic Voice_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/academic-voice) resource for additional guidance.
· must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
· Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
· For assistance in writing
[_Introductions & Conclusions_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/introductions-conclusions) and
[_Writing a Thesis Statement_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/writing-a-thesis), refer to the Writing Center resources.
· must use at least 8 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible resources in addition to the course text.
· The
[_Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources_ Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a410-44d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this
[_Quick and Easy Library Research_ Links to an external site.](https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Ashford+University+Library+Quick+%27n%27+Dirty/0_bcsbcjee) tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
· You may also refer to the
[_How to Use Library OneSearch_ Links to an external site.](https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/How+to+Use+Library+OneSearch/0_sijzep60) tutorial, which explains keyword searching process in the library to find scholarly articles, or the
[_Advanced Internet Search Techniques_ Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/a3575b8c-04d9-4192-a01e-5a6e0b97355b/1/Advanced%20Internet%20Search%20Techniques.pdf) tip sheet, which provides some tips and strategies to make finding credible online research in a search engine such as Google easier and more efficient.
· must document any information used from resources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s
[_APA: Citing Within Your Paper_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-citing-within-your-paper) guide.
· must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
· Refer to the
[_APA: Formatting Your References List_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/format-your-reference-list) resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the
[Grading RubricLinks to an external site.](http://au.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/39632/preview) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your final paper.
Required Resource
Text
Ormrod, J. E. (2024).
[_Practical research: Design and process_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/153415/modules/items/7830158) (13th ed.). Pearson.
· Chapter 1: The Nature, Tools, and Ethics of Research
· pages 1–12
· Chapter 2: The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process
· Chapter 3: Review of the Related Literature
· Chapter 4: Planning a Research Project
· pages 117–123
· Chapter 6: Descriptive Research
· Chapter 8: Qualitative Research Methods
· Chapter 9: Mixed-Methods Designs
· Chapter 13: Planning and Preparing a Final Research Report
· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the VitalSource platform. Chapter 1 discusses the nature of research, the tools used to research, and ethical considerations. Chapter 2 discusses the reason for research and how to identify a research problem. Chapter 3 explains how to review literature related to your research project. Chapter 4 details how to plan and design a research project. Chapter 6 teaches what descriptive research is and how it is used. Chapter 8 details qualitative research methods. Chapter 9 discusses mixed-methods designs in research. Chapter 13 explains the step-by-step process of how to plan and prepare a final research report. These chapters will assist with your Research Proposal Project Completion, Challenges, and Review assignment and Research Proposal Project final paper this week.
**## HUM5100Week6FinalPaper.docx**
Week 6 – Final Paper
Research Proposal Project
**Research Topic: (The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Anxiety in Young Adults)**
Prior to beginning work on this final paper, review Chapters 1 through 4, 6, 8, 9, and 13 in your textbook. It is suggested you also review any selected peer-reviewed, scholarly, and credible resources that you have located through the past several weeks to help support your Research Proposal Project.
Building off the research problem identified in Week 1, you will design a hypothetical Research Proposal Project. The research proposal will be based on the problem you identified at a human/social service organization. The organization selected can be one in which you are currently employed, an agency you have interest in, or where you intend to seek employment someday.
Imagine you are presenting your comprehensive research proposal project and potential program to focus on your research problem to your hypothetical agency.
You should organize your Research Proposal Project into the bolded sections and listed sub-sections as outlined in the following list.
In your final paper,
· Outline an
**Introduction and Background.**
· Statement of the Problem
· Significance of the Problem
· Population of Focus
· Overview of Proposed Solution/Proposal
· Research Questions
· Prepare a
**Methodology.**
· Conceptual Framework
· Method
· Design
· Rationale
· Ethical Considerations
· Develop a
**Proposal.**
· Results of Study and Findings
· Aspects of Proposed Plan
· Timeline of Proposed Plan
· Anticipated Challenges of the Program
· Evaluation of the Program
· Summarize a
**Conclusion.**
· Use at least 8 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or other credible resources in addition to the course text, documented in a
**References** list.
The Research Proposal Project final paper
· must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to
[_APA Style_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the Writing Center’s
[_APA Formatting for Microsoft Word_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-formatting-microsoft-word) resource.
· must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
· title of paper in bold font
· Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
· student’s name
· name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
· course name and number
· instructor’s name
· due date
· must utilize academic voice.
· Review the
[_Academic Voice_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/academic-voice) resource for additional guidance.
· must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
· Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
· For assistance in writing
[_Introductions & Conclusions_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/introductions-conclusions) and
[_Writing a Thesis Statement_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/writing-a-thesis), refer to the Writing Center resources.
· must use at least 8 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible resources in addition to the course text.
· The
[_Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources_ Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a410-44d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this
[_Quick and Easy Library Research_ Links to an external site.](https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Ashford+University+Library+Quick+%27n%27+Dirty/0_bcsbcjee) tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
· You may also refer to the
[_How to Use Library OneSearch_ Links to an external site.](https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/How+to+Use+Library+OneSearch/0_sijzep60) tutorial, which explains keyword searching process in the library to find scholarly articles, or the
[_Advanced Internet Search Techniques_ Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/a3575b8c-04d9-4192-a01e-5a6e0b97355b/1/Advanced%20Internet%20Search%20Techniques.pdf) tip sheet, which provides some tips and strategies to make finding credible online research in a search engine such as Google easier and more efficient.
· must document any information used from resources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s
[_APA: Citing Within Your Paper_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-citing-within-your-paper) guide.
· must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
· Refer to the
[_APA: Formatting Your References List_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/format-your-reference-list) resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the
[Grading RubricLinks to an external site.](http://au.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/39632/preview) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your final paper.
Required Resource
Text
Ormrod, J. E. (2024).
[_Practical research: Design and process_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/153415/modules/items/7830158) (13th ed.). Pearson.
· Chapter 1: The Nature, Tools, and Ethics of Research
· pages 1–12
· Chapter 2: The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process
· Chapter 3: Review of the Related Literature
· Chapter 4: Planning a Research Project
· pages 117–123
· Chapter 6: Descriptive Research
· Chapter 8: Qualitative Research Methods
· Chapter 9: Mixed-Methods Designs
· Chapter 13: Planning and Preparing a Final Research Report
· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the VitalSource platform. Chapter 1 discusses the nature of research, the tools used to research, and ethical considerations. Chapter 2 discusses the reason for research and how to identify a research problem. Chapter 3 explains how to review literature related to your research project. Chapter 4 details how to plan and design a research project. Chapter 6 teaches what descriptive research is and how it is used. Chapter 8 details qualitative research methods. Chapter 9 discusses mixed-methods designs in research. Chapter 13 explains the step-by-step process of how to plan and prepare a final research report. These chapters will assist with your Research Proposal Project Completion, Challenges, and Review assignment and Research Proposal Project final paper this week.