Description
For this assignment, submit your entire Final Project, incorporating any Instructor feedback on previously submitted assignments. In addition to your previous assignments, this week you create an abstract and list of references.
An abstract provides a brief overview of your research. Its purpose is to arouse curiosity so those who read it are motivated to read your entire research paper. An abstract functions as an advertisement publicizing your study and its findings. Generally, the abstract is the only part of your research that appears online, so it is vital that it provide a detailed snapshot of the major elements of your research process from beginning to end.
The assignment: Final Project (25–30 pages total)
Abstract (150–250 words):
Briefly describe the topic or issue of motivation you selected.
Briefly state the theoretical foundations/conceptual frameworks as appropriate.
Briefly summarize your empirical review.
Conclude with a statement on the implications for future research and for positive social change.
For more information on an abstract, refer to the Final Project Template in this week’s Learning Resources.
References section includes the following (1–2 pages):
Title of the section (e.g., References)
Each scholarly journal or scholarly resource used in your research or preparation of your research
Below are the elements that need to be included in your Final Project. Please refer to the Final Project Template for information on creating each section. Be sure to incorporate any Instructor feedback received on previously submitted portions of your Final Project.
A complete Final Project should contain the following sections (25–30 pages total):
Title page
Abstract (to be developed this week)
Introduction and background (theoretical foundation and summary of empirical literature)
Problem statement
Purpose statement
Research questions and hypotheses
Method section
References section
