Research Writing Assignment (20 marks)

1. Conduct research on a specific topic to compile a research paper.

2. Sections for your written paper.

INTRODUCTION contains:

• Introduction
• Problem definition
• Research Question or Research Thesis

Research Question e.g. What effect does social media have on people's minds?

Research Thesis Statement e.g. Social Media use should be limited to a minimum to avoid stimulatory overload.

BODY PARAGRAPHS contains support argument/contention related to the research thesis statement or research question

• Research approach development
• Research design formulation
• Literature review
• Fieldwork or data collection
• Data preparation and analysis
• Research results
• Research findings
• Arguments

CONCLUSION contains:

• Summary of important points
• Relevance of the topic and conclusion for people today

3. Your final project for this course, is a RESEARCH PAPER (Approximately 5 pages in length).For a RESEARCH PAPER, you have to do RESEARCH.
4. The paper has to be in Times New Roman, font size 12, double line spacing

Rubric

Research Paper Rubric

Research Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Question & Thesis Statement 5.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Style & Formatting 5.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Content & Attribution 5.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSound Reasoning 5.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 5.0 pts Total Points: 20.0