papers must meet certain standards W r i t i n g

PLEASE NOTE: the first part is a preview of the
second part, so as the title indicates it the first part is a preparation of
the second part which will be the final paper. First part due this week
03/21/15 and second part due 03/28/15, OBESITY IS THE TOPIC!!!

Final Research Paper
Preparation

Review the Final
Research Paper instructions .To help with the preparation of the paper,
complete the following and submit it to your instructor for feedback.

1. Topic:Refer to the Final Research Paper guidelines for your
   topic selection. Confirm your topic, and identify how this selection relates
   to your academic and professional pursuits.
2. Thesis:Write a direct and concise thesis statement, which will
   become the point or perspective you will argue or prove in the Final
   Research Paper.
3. Annotated Bibliography:To help prepare for your final paper, you will be
   writing an annotated bibliography to indicate the quality of the sources
   you have read.  Please make sure to cite each source using APA
   style.  After each citation, write a brief paragraph (around 150
   words) summarizing the source and examining how it will support you in
   defending your argument.  Academic Research StandardsAcademic research and papers
   must meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic
   community. What constitutes quality, academic research?

1. Primary sources, which are documents from the time
   period being discussed
2. Secondary sources supported by research in primary
   sources
3. Credible sources (experts in the area of study)
4. Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area
   of study)
5. In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal
   articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant
   field of study) is required.
6. Educational and Government websites may be appropriate
   in some cases, but should be
7. The paper must be five to seven pages in length
   (excluding the title pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must
   use at least five scholarly sources,

Final Research Paper

Research the responsibility of a critical
thinker in a contemporary society. 
choose Obesity 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.

Your Final Research Paper should:

1. Include a literature review of three scholarly sources
   based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze the validity of the
   author’s arguments and/or biases.
2. Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social
   elements and institutions of both local and global communities.
3. Assess how the principles of active citizenship could
   impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years.
4. Include at least one reference to a multimedia
   component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or video) and
   evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to academic knowledge
   and the selected issue.

The
paper must be 12 to 14 pages in length (excluding the title and
reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at
least 12 scholarly sources. Cite your sources within the text of your
paper and on the reference page.
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:

1. Must be 12 to 14 double-spaced pages in
   length, and formatted according to APA style
2. Must include a title page with the following:

• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a
succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical
thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least 12 scholarly sources, including
a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.

Must document all sources in APA style, Must include a
separate reference page, formatted according to APA style

PLEASE NOTE: the first part is a preview of the
second part, so as the title indicates it the first part is a preparation of
the second part which will be the final paper. First part due this week
03/21/15 and second part due 03/28/15