ABS 497 WEEK 5 FINAL PAPER (ASH COURSE)

truancy?) and define the community problem in more depth (e.g., truancy), analyzing
why it is a problem. In addition, you will explain the problem-solving method you
plan to employ (e.g., enrollment in a financial reward program) and state your main
hypothesis. (e.g., Enrollment in a financial reward program is expected to reduce
student truancy in the short term, but its long-term effects are difficult to predict.)
Literature Review – In this section, research findings pertaining to both the
community problem and problem solving method need to be illustrated. (e.g.,
Relevant articles may include those on the prevalence of truancy, the impact of
truancy, previous methods used to combat truancy, and the benefits of financial
reward programs.)
Methodology – Explain how your Final Paper will investigate the problem. How
will the study be designed? How many participants will be involved in the study and
how will they be recruited? (e.g., Four classes at a local high school will be given the
opportunity to participate in the research study. Two of these classes will be enrolled
in the financial reward program.) How will data be collected? (e.g., Truancy data will
be collected on all of the participants for the six months preceding the reward
program, for the duration of the program, and for the six months after completion of
the reward program.) What statistics will be used to evaluate the data? (e.g.,
Inferential statistics will be conducted to compare the truancy levels of the group of
students participating in the program with those of the group of students who are not
participating in the program.) Ethical considerations should be discussed to ensure
that no unethical research is suggested.
Conclusions – This section should contain concluding remarks about any potential
problems that might be encountered in conducting this research study. It should also
include speculations on the potential results of the study.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number