Final Research Paper Topic and Plan
The first step in the research process is selecting a topic that is both interesting and manageable. For this discussion, complete the following:
· Review the Final Research Paper instructions in Week Five, and identify three potential research topics.
· Describe methods that may be helpful in identifying and narrowing your research paper topic.
· Examine two scholarly sources that may prove valuable as you seek to defend your claims.
· Address why scholarly sources should be used to support your writing on the selected topic.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references
Social Media
The introduction of new technologies has significantly affected the social lives of many. These changes, which reflect how people use technology to interact, provide an example of trends that you might examine in your Final Research Paper. For this discussion, identify a significant change that has occurred in the way people communicate and share information, and reflect on the impact this change has had on individuals and society in general today (local and global). Keep in mind that not all social trends affect all groups in society to the same degree. In addition, examine the influence of social media on an individual’s personal and professional pursuits.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Final Research Paper
Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary society. You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social concern. Examine the principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for truth, and the advantages of information technology in gathering data.
Potential social concerns include, but are not limited to health (e.g., obesity, smoking, or underage drinking), poverty (e.g., homelessness, basic needs, or transportation issues), family relations and dynamics (e.g., teen violence, physical abuse, depression, or suicide), social media (e.g., privacy), immigration (e.g., illegal), and education (e.g., plagiarism and/or cheating).
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1. Final Research Paper Topic and Plan
The first step in the research process is selecting a topic that is
both interesting and manageable. For this discussion, complete
the following:
· Review the Final Research Paper instructions in Week Five,
and identify three potential research topics.
· Describe methods that may be helpful in identifying and
narrowing your research paper topic.
· Examine two scholarly sources that may prove valuable as you
seek to defend your claims.
· Address why scholarly sources should be used to support your
writing on the selected topic.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support
your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or
other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references
Social Media
The introduction of new technologies has significantly affected
the social lives of many. These changes, which reflect how
people use technology to interact, provide an example of trends
that you might examine in your Final Research Paper. For this
discussion, identify a significant change that has occurred in the
way people communicate and share information, and reflect on
the impact this change has had on individuals and society in
general today (local and global). Keep in mind that not all
social trends affect all groups in society to the same degree. In
addition, examine the influence of social media on an
individual’s personal and professional pursuits.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support
your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or
other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
2. Final Research Paper
Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a
contemporary society. You may choose any topic that deals with
a contemporary social concern. Examine the principles of
critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and
consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-
based process to search for truth, and the advantages of
information technology in gathering data.
Potential social concerns include, but are not limited to health
(e.g., obesity, smoking, or underage drinking), poverty (e.g.,
homelessness, basic needs, or transportation issues), family
relations and dynamics (e.g., teen violence, physical abuse,
depression, or suicide), social media (e.g., privacy),
immigration (e.g., illegal), and education (e.g., plagiarism
and/or cheating).
