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ABS 497 Week 5 Final Paper
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Final Paper
Focus of the Final Paper
Imagine that you are a researcher and are conducting a study to investigate a community
problem. Using behavioral research principles, select a macro systems problem to investigate
(there are many suggested in the textbook, e.g. domestic violence, homophobia, sexual abuse,
delinquent gangs) and design a study to solve this community problem.
The purpose of your Final Paper is to solve this community problem.
The Final Paper should be eight- to- ten pages (excluding title and reference pages) that
includes the following components:
(Please note that for the purposes of offering instruction, examples have been given below
about a research study involving the use of financial reward programs to combat truancy.
Please make sure that you create a study that does not investigate the same content.)
I. Introduction – This section should include a brief summary of the community
problem that will be addressed, as well as the approach that will be used to investigate
and solve the problem.
II.
Statement of the problem – The purpose of this section is to specify the main research
question (e.g., Does enrollment in a financial reward program reduce 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.)
III.
IV.
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.
V. 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:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA
style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the
Ashford Online Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center.