Research Paper: General ConsiderationsPrimary consideration: The purpose of this paper is for you to develop a high level of knowledge about a research topic of social importance and personal interest. These topics are very focused and specific. You need to rely upon quality, empirical research because that is our most trustworthy source of knowledge. (We will discuss all of the information below on another occasion-this handout is intended to provide a general orientation to the project)Due Date/Time: Finals Week at start of regularly scheduled exam timeIntroductiona) Present the big pictureExplain why the topic is importantProvide an explanation for the evolution of knowledge on the topicMake sure to explain why we should careb) Explain why greater understanding of the topic would be usefulNote: Feel free to include personal interest/experiences in the Introduction. Literature Reviewa) Use only quality research in your Literature Review section.b) 5 or more quality research sources. If you include the reference that is associated with your topic, you can use that reference as a springboard to finding other quality references. Thus, you can use relevant references cited in this paper and/or search for subsequently published papers that have cited the included reference. (I will post additional information about how best to accomplish this)c) Review studies one-at-a-timeProvide specific details and a thorough discussion of each study or reference. (explain)Purpose of the studySpecific research question(s)Methodology (who were the participants?/protocol/instruments or measures)Results (major findings only)Conclusions/ImportanceDiscussion of each study should require 1-2 full paragraphs minimum. Dont just skip to the results of the study without addressing these other essential elements.d) Provide a logical, sequential order/flow to the presentation of researchChronologically?Similarity of studies?Summary/Conclusionsa) Summarize the knowledge discussed in Lit Review (what do we really know right now?)b) What remains to be known?c) Are there shortcomings in the designs of research? Shortcomings could be sample limitations (e.g., only male college athletes included in most studies?) Design limitations (e.g., only low-intensity physical activity was completed by the participants?)
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