Since this is a survey course on research methods, the final paper entails a wide range of choices. These choices depend on the interests of the students. This could be, for instance, a career interest. The paper must include the following elements: 1) a specific subject(capture a summary of the principle issue)and research question; 2) a short literature review of prior research and a justification for your paper (why is this subject important); 3) a specific research method(quantitative, qualitative, interpretive)of your choice; 4) a conclusion noting the strengths and weaknesses with your research; and6)at least five different sources you have found on your own. The paper must be at least eight pages in length not including references. Please follow the structure on the syllabus: 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and default margins (do not squish the margins to get more space!). Remember that graphs, pictures, table of contents, reference list, glossary, short abstracts (an abstract is not a requirement in the paper) do not count as page space. Only writing counts toward that space. The subject is completely open to your own interests.
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