Running head: ENGLISH COMPOSITION II ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 1 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II Roscoe Armstrong Waldorf University Answer to Question 1 Thesis statement: Postpartum depression has made it difficult for mothers to have a healthy relationship with their child. It has been observed that a high rate of prevalence is observed among these mothers six months after child delivery. For properly managing the postpartum depression, identification of several challenges during this period is extremely essential. Answer to Question 2 Some tips for locating sources for research papers to help classmates are in various places. I would tell them to first start with the library. If accuracy is concerned, the library has many sources that are more accurate as compared to something such as Wikipedia. Depending upon the research paper size, a number of sources can be used, but the main goal must be the use of sources, which will be very much authoritative (Ghiani et al., 2014). Now, for finding sources, which are authoritative, most of these sources are cited by other sources. Another place to check is Google Scholar. It would be much better if the trail of citations is followed to the primary sources. After finding all reputable sources, this can help in explaining the topic. It is essential to get sources, which are behind the sources for your research paper. This can be considered as an area for having a real opportunity in setting the research paper apart from other classmates. There must be at least one source per page of the research paper. Answer to Question 3 Focused knowledge provides a greater depth of knowledge as well as an understanding of any given subject (Dong et al., 2017). By possessing a working knowledge of any particular subject and along with such an increased knowledge of that particular subject through focused research, will help in arriving at a deep understanding of the subject. Focused knowledge is considered a product of smart research and it is also useful in utilizing time efficiently (Jensen, 2014). Such focused research may challenge several ideas which are preconceived and back those up or rather force the individual in altering his/ her perspective on that subject. Focused knowledge is mainly narrow and mostly restricts itself to a particular topic or subject. This kind of knowledge can be developed by searching the sources which are the best. Anyone who is looking up any particular topic must know what he/ she is actually looking for and how that individual is going to utilize it within the research paper (Masuda et al., 2014). They must also see if the chosen source is credible or not and after checking he or she must find the first source instead of the second one. Therefore, for obtaining the best research paper possible, particular questions which are to be answered that will help in writing the research paper must be ensured. References Dong, Y., Bartol, K. M., Zhang, Z. X., & Li, C. (2017). Enhan.

1. Running head: ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
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ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
Roscoe Armstrong
Waldorf University
Answer to Question 1
Thesis statement: Postpartum depression has made it difficult
for mothers to have a healthy relationship with their child. It
has been observed that a high rate of prevalence is observed
among these mothers six months after child delivery. For
properly managing the postpartum depression, identification of
several challenges during this period is extremely essential.
Answer to Question 2
Some tips for locating sources for research papers to help
classmates are in various places. I would tell them to first start
with the library. If accuracy is concerned, the library has many
sources that are more accurate as compared to something such
as Wikipedia. Depending upon the research paper size, a
number of sources can be used, but the main goal must be the
use of sources, which will be very much authoritative (Ghiani et
al., 2014). Now, for finding sources, which are authoritative,
most of these sources are cited by other sources. Another place
to check is Google Scholar. It would be much better if the trail
of citations is followed to the primary sources. After finding all
reputable sources, this can help in explaining the topic. It is
essential to get sources, which are behind the sources for your
research paper. This can be considered as an area for having a

2. real opportunity in setting the research paper apart from other
classmates. There must be at least one source per page of the
research paper. Answer to Question 3
Focused knowledge provides a greater depth of knowledge as
well as an understanding of any given subject (Dong et al.,
2017). By possessing a working knowledge of any particular
subject and along with such an increased knowledge of that
particular subject through focused research, will help in arriving
at a deep understanding of the subject. Focused knowledge is
considered a product of smart research and it is also useful in
utilizing time efficiently (Jensen, 2014). Such focused research
may challenge several ideas which are preconceived and back
those up or rather force the individual in altering his/ her
perspective on that subject. Focused knowledge is mainly
narrow and mostly restricts itself to a particular topic or
subject.
This kind of knowledge can be developed by searching the
sources which are the best. Anyone who is looking up any
particular topic must know what he/ she is actually looking for
and how that individual is going to utilize it within the research
paper (Masuda et al., 2014). They must also see if the chosen
source is credible or not and after checking he or she must find
the first source instead of the second one. Therefore, for
obtaining the best research paper possible, particular questions
which are to be answered that will help in writing the research
paper must be ensured.

3. References
Dong, Y., Bartol, K. M., Zhang, Z. X., & Li, C. (2017).
Enhancing employee creativity via individual skill development
and team knowledge sharing: Influences of dual‐focused
transformational leadership. Journal of Organizational
Behavior, 38(3), 439-458.
Ghiani, G., Laganà, D., Manni, E., Musmanno, R., & Vigo, D.
(2014). Operations research in solid waste management: A
survey of strategic and tactical issues. Computers & Operations
Research, 44, 22-32.
Jensen, M. (2014). Cross-border Organization & Management of
R&D Activities: The Case of Grundfos A/S: Collaboration
processes in long-term focused, intra-organizational, multi-
national, knowledge networks (Doctoral dissertation, Aalborg
Universitetsforlag).
Masuda, J. R., Zupancic, T., Crighton, E., Muhajarine, N., &
Phipps, E. (2014). Equity-focused knowledge translation: a
framework for “reasonable action” on health
inequities. International journal of public health, 59(3), 457-
464.
Research Question and Answer: Depression
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Running Head: Research Question and Answer: Depression

4. Research Question and Answer: Depression
Roscoe Armstrong
Waldorf University
QUESTION 1
Explanation of the chosen topic
Depression causes disability in a large subset of the population.
The effects of depression have far-reaching consequences, not
only for the economical but also for the social and political
settings. Without adequate management, depression leads to
immense losses. In essence, depression can be defined as
feelings of severe despair and sadness. Individuals who are
suffering from depression lack interest in things they previously
thought to be vital to them (Carey, 2017).
Why the chosen topic is an active topic for the research paper
The question on depression will be a robust research paper topic
in that it is clear and addresses one single issue - that is
depression (this aspect makes the topic-specific). It also
conveys the main idea clearly and thus reduces the need for
more elaboration on the subject (Lewis, 2015).
Assumptions previously held about the topic
Depression comes into place when there is a lack of interest in
activities that were previously believed to be important. It
represents itself also with sleep disturbance, poor motor
coordination, prolonged sadness and an inability to proceed
with the activities of daily living effectively. Therefore, it is

5. essential that individuals who present with any of these signs
seek medical help as soon as possible to avoid worsening of
their situation. Different approaches including medication,
electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy, and interpersonal
therapy are effective in dealing with depression (Guintivano et
al., 2018).
QUESTION 2
Methods to use to obtain working knowledge for a research
paper
There are varied methods that can be used to acquire working
knowledge that can be useful in a research paper. Some of the
valuable techniques include the use of books from a library or
another resource center, the use of the internet to collect
relevant data from published websites and journals, the use of
encyclopedias and textbooks. The collection of information
from people who have either suffered from the conditions
identified at some point may also be useful. Government
institutions are also useful avenues for collecting research
information (Okun et al., 2018).
How to research topics can be narrowed down
Research topics can be narrowed down using the PICO method.
The PICO method is an acronym that stands for patient or
problem, intervention, comparison, and outcome. This method
enables the researcher to narrow down the information to fit
into the identified case or scenario and to assess a specific
group. For instance, in the case of depression, individuals with
a problem such as postpartum mothers can be identified, useful
interventions and the comparisons and expected outcomes kept
into consideration. The topic may then be narrowed down to
challenges facing the management of women with postpartum
depression during the postpartum period (Patel et al., 2017).
QUESTION 3
Research Proposal for the Final Paper

6. Topic: Challenges facing the management of women with
postpartum depression.
Background: Depression has the capability of causing disability.
An individual suffering from depression is unable to cope
appropriately with the activities of daily living. Mothers, during
the postpartum period, are at high risk of postpartum
depression. Those mothers who are affected by postpartum
depression are not capable to appropriately fend for the needs of
their children during this period. It is thus crucial to identify
the challenges that the clinicians and other medical personnel
go through as they treat the mothers during this period (Wilson
et al., 2017).
The paper in itself will seek to identify the various
consequences of postpartum depression. These consequences
include a decrease in the bonding of the mother and the child,
an increase in child mortality and morbidity rates and a decline
in the health of the child due to the unavailability of the mother.
The post-partum period in itself describes six months after the
delivery of the child and is a very crucial time during the
growth and development of the child in question.
Thesis statement: Postpartum depression makes it difficult for
the mother to have a good relationship with his or her child. It
has a high prevalence rate especially among women at the
postpartum period. To properly manage postpartum depression,
it is essential to identify the various challenges that accompany
it during the post-partum period.
QUESTION 4
Interest inventory of some of the topics I would like to write
about
1. Challenges are facing the management of women with
postpartum depression.
2. The relationship between sleep disturbance and postpartum
depression
3. Effects of depression in postpartum women

7. 4. How depression decreases the life span of human beings.
5. How depression affects colleague students
6. Depression among university lectures due to burnout and how
it can be avoided
7. The association between sleep and sleep disturbance and
depression.
8. Depression in medical students and medical tutors due to the
lack of supplies.
9. The relationship between grieving and depression.
Ways that can be used to determine the topic
The topic to be researched must be concise and to the point.
Additionally, the material for the research topic should be
readily available without much strain. The research topic should
be narrow enough to meet the context but should be broad
enough to be researched. The issue should be captivating
enough to capture not only the writer of the research but also
the readers in different contexts. Additionally, it should be
possible to develop a list of keywords that can be used to obtain
more information about the topic.
References
Carey, M. (2017). Qualitative research skills for social work:
Theory and practice. Routledge.
Guintivano, J., Sullivan, P. F., Stuebe, A. M., Penders, T.,
Thorp, J., Rubinow, D. R., & Meltzer-Brody, S. (2018). Adverse
life events, psychiatric history, and biological predictors of
postpartum depression in an ethnically diverse sample of
postpartum women. Psychological medicine, 48(7), 1190-1200.
Lewis, S. (2015). Qualitative inquiry and research design:
Choosing among five approaches. Health promotion
practice, 16(4), 473-475.
Okun, M. L., Mancuso, R. A., Hobel, C. J., Schetter, C. D., &
Coussons-Read, M. (2018). Poor sleep quality increases
symptoms of depression and anxiety in postpartum
women. Journal of behavioral medicine, 41(5), 703-710.
Patel, V. (2017). Talking sensibly about depression. PLoS

8. medicine, 14(4), e1002257.
Wilson, E. (Ed.). (2017). School-based research: a guide for
education students. Sage.
QUESTION 1
Unit IV Research Paper Topic
Reference List
Create a tentative reference list of sources you have found so
far. Be sure to avoid unreliable sources, such as Wikipedia. Be
sure to use correct APA format for all sources.
QUESTION 2
Compose two body paragraphs for your research paper that tie
back to your thesis statement. Integrate at least one quote or
paraphrase from a source you have found so far.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
QUESTION 3
From the sources you have been exploring so far in preparation
for writing your research paper, which direction will your paper
be heading towards: exploration or argument? Explain how you
arrived at this choice. As a result of this choice, will your paper
be organized using a delayed thesis structure or a question-
claim structure? Explain how you arrived at this choice.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
QUESTION 4
Why is it so important for a research paper to have a strong
conclusion? What should be avoided when writing a
conclusion?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

9. QUESTION 5
Compose an introduction to your research paper that includes a
solid thesis statement.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 6
APA Formatting has strict rules regarding a) the arrangement of
the essay; b) in-text citation format, and; c) the References page
format of sources. Comment on this, and on any problems you
have encountered with it. Note at least one "odd" rule it has
(There are several!).