whose subject matter has some meaning in your personal life. Please choose a topic that you would like to research. The subject of your research should relate to your personal life and be meaningful to you. Some examples may include Factors that Impede College Success; Imposter Syndrome; Mental Health in College Students; Specific Subgroup's/Population's/Ethnicity's Socio- Economic Conditions, etc.. More possible topics are listed at the end of this document. Good luck and have fun! Definition of Research: Conducting research for the purpose of writing helps you gain authority over knowledge and join the ranks of experts. Research literally means repeat (re-): going over and (search): look through to find something. Research is a process that seeks to answer a question, to move from the known to the unknown. Seeing research as a quest for an answer makes clear that you cannot know whether you have found something unless you know what it is you are looking for. American Psychological Association (APA) format is used to document papers in the behavioral and social sciences. Please be sure to utilize this format in your research paper. Due Date: FINALS WEEK Area I: Please Provide cover sheet/title page to your Term paper (1 page) {20 points} 1) Please provide a short version of the title on the top of every page, IN ALL CAPS. 2) Please provide a Running head on page one. 3) On subsequent pages, put only the shortened title. 4) Page numbers start with (1) on the title page and appear on the right corner of each page. 5) Entire Title of paper is in the middle of the page with your name and college. 6) Please provide Author Note that includes Your Name, Sociology 17: Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology, with section number, campus (LMC), semester & year. Area II: Please Provide Abstract: An abstract is an abbreviated version of your term paper/report. {40 points} (1 page) 1) The word Abstract is centered and not bold. The abstract begins on page (2). 2) The abstract text is not indented. 3) Please use academic language and avoid the following while writing your abstract: 1) Avoid jargon or any technical terms that most readers won't understand. II) Avoid abbreviations or acronyms that are not commonly understood unless you describe what they mean. III) Abstracts do not have a bibliography or citations. IV) Abstracts do not contain tables or graphs. Area III: The Body of Research (3-5 pages) {120 points} Introduction (20 points): This section states the purpose behind your research and presents the hypothesis. Any needed background information and a review of the literature appear here. Introductions provide a bridge between the reader's mind and yours. For this reason, introduction must clearly relate to the rest of your essay. If it points in one direction and your essay goes off in another, your reader will be confused - and will likely stop reading. Include facts of the research proposal in the first paragraph. Methods and material (40 points): This section describes the equipment, material, and procedures used. In your own words, please describe the materials that the researcher will have used during the experiment or field study. Please explain in your own words why the researcher used this type of methods to measure their subject or paradigm in order to prove their theory/outcomes in the field of sociology. In your opinion, what alternative method could have yielded similar results in this study? Do you feel comfortable utilizing the current method in your future studies in the field of research? Please explain in a detailed manner. Results (20 points): This section provides the information obtained from your efforts. You may use charts, graphs, and photographs to help present the data. Please explain why you introduced this material in your research paper. Explain how this material is relevant to the scientific method applied to the research project/proposal. What information is meant to be revealed to the reader through the use of charts, graphs, and photographs? Discussion (20 points): You interpret and evaluate the results. Please explain why you chose this topic for your research proposal in the field of sociology. Did the researcher's efforts support their hypothesis? If not, can you suggest why not? Use concrete evidence in discussing the results. Conclusion (20 points): This section lists conclusions about the hypothesis and the outcomes of your efforts, with particular attention to any theoretical implications that can be drawn from your work. Be specific in suggesting further research. Please discuss how this particular research has impacted your personal journey in the field of sociology. Area IV: References Cited 1) The reference list begins on a new page. 2) The heading is not boldfaced. (1-2pages) 3) Sources are listed in alphabetical order by author. Area V: Term Paper Format (10 points) (Min-6 Max-9 pages) (10 points) Format: Six to nine pages in length, print style in Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New, print size in 12 fonts, double space. APA format. Possible topics Inner strength, Grit measurability, College Success rate, Motivation with college success rate, Campus safety, School spirit on campus, PTSD, Domestic Violence, ADHD, Psychology of Immigration, Gender identity, Sport Psychology, etc. APA Format Example Sheet is provided for your reference